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2870 OFFSHORE

2.3 Neutral Safety Switch

Every control system has a neutral safety switch incorporated into it. This device prohibits the

engine from being started while the shift lever is in any position other than the neutral position. If

the engine will not start, slight movement of the shift lever may be necessary to locate the neutral

position and disengage the safety cutout switch. Control or cable adjustments may be required to

correct this condition should it persist. See your Pursuit dealer for necessary control and cable

adjustments.

The neutral safety switches should be tested periodically to insure that they are operating properly.

To test the neutral safety switches, make sure the engines are tilted down and move the shift levers

to the forward position. Make sure the control levers are not advanced past the idle position. Turn

the ignition key to the start position just long enough to briefly engage the starter for the engine. Do

not hold the key in the start position long enough to start the engine. The starter should not

engage for either engine. Repeat this test with the shift levers in reverse and the engine throttles

at idle. Again, the starter should not engage for either engine. If the starter for either engine engages

with the shift controls in any position other than the neutral position, then the neutral safety switch

is not functioning properly and you should contact your dealer and have the neutral safety switch

repaired before using your boat. If an engine starts in gear during this test, immediately move the

control levers to the neutral position. Turn the engine off and have the problem corrected by a

qualified marine mechanic before using the boat.

IN SOME SITUATIONS, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO ACCIDENTALLY START THE ENGINES

IN GEAR WITH THE THROTTLES ABOVE IDLE IF THE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH IS

NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE BOAT TO ACCELERATE UN-

EXPECTEDLY IN FORWARD OR REVERSE AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL,

DAMAGE TO THE BOAT, OR INJURY TO PASSENGERS. ALWAYS TEST THE NEUTRAL

SAFETY SWITCH PERIODICALLY AND CORRECT ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE USING THE

BOAT.

2.4 Engine Power Tilt and Trim

All outboard engines have a tilt and trim feature. The tilt and trim switches are usually built into

the engine shift and throttle controls and allow the operator to control the position of the outboards

from the helm. Moving the outboards closer to the boat transom is called trimming “in” or “down.”

Moving the outboards further away from the boat transom is called trimming “out” or “up.” In most

cases, the boat will run best with the outboards adjusted so the hull will run at a 3 to 5 degree angle

to the water.

The term “trim” generally refers to the adjustment of the outboards within the first 20

range of

travel. This is the range used while operating your boat on plane. The term “tilt” is generally used

when referring to adjusting the outboards further up for shallow water operation or trailering. For

information on the proper use and maintenance of the power tilt and trim, please refer to the engine

owner’s manual.

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