PURSUIT OS 375 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 22)

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Section 2 Helm Systems

OS 375

See your Pursuit dealer for necessary con-

trol and cable adjustments. If the starter for

either engine engages with the shift controls

in any position other than neutral, the neutral

safety switch is not functioning properly and

must be repaired before using your boat.

2.4 Neutral Safety Switch

Every control has a neutral safety switch to

prevent the engine from being started while

in gear. Control or cable adjustments must

be performed if the engine will start in for-

ward or reverse.

Test the neutral safety switches periodically

to ensure they are operating. To test the

neutral safety switches; tilt the engines down

and move the shift levers to the forward

position, past first detent. DO NOT advance

past the idle position. Turn the ignition key to

the start position. The starter should not

engage for either engine. Repeat test with

the shift levers in reverse and the engine

throttles at idle, the starter should not

engage for either engine. If an engine starts

in gear during this test, immediately move

the control levers to the neutral position and

turn the engine off. Ejection or sudden loss

of control can occur if an engine can start in

gear and neutral safety switch system does

not function properly.

2.5 Engine Power Tilt and Trim

All outboard engines used on your boat have

a tilt and trim feature. The tilt and trim

switches are usually built into the engine

shift and throttle controls and allow the oper-

ator to control the position of the outboards

from the helm. Moving the gear cases closer

to the boat transom is called trimming “in” or

“down.” Moving the gear cases away from

the boat transom is called trimming “out” or

“up.” In most cases, the boat will perform

best with the outboards adjusted so the hull

will run at a three to five degree angle to the

water.

The term “trim” generally refers to the adjust-

ment of the outboards within the first 20

degree range of travel. This is the range

used while operating your boat on plane.

The term “tilt” refers to adjusting the out-

boards further up for shallow water opera-

tion, trailering or “tilting” the outboards out of

the water. Refer to the engine owner’s man-

ual for information on the proper use and

maintenance of the power tilt and trim.

! CAUTION

Avoid possible injury or engine dam-

age when shifting:

• Pause in neutral before shifting

from FORWARD to REVERSE, or

REVERSE to NEUTRAL.

• DO NOT shift into reverse while the

boat is traveling forward at speed.

• Keep area around shifter control

clear of obstructions.

! WARNING

Test the neutral safety switch periodi-

cally. If the switch is not operating

properly, DO NOT use the boat. Con-

tact your Pursuit Dealer and have it

repaired. A neutral safety switch not

operating properly can allow the boat

to start in FORWARD or REVERSE

causing sudden boat movement and

throwing operator and passengers.

! WARNING

LOSS OF CONTROL AND UNSAFE

BOAT HAZARD

A neutral safety switch that does not

function properly can cause death or

serious injury. DO NOT operate the

boat if the switch does not function

properly.

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