FEATURES & FUNCTIONS 2

OFF:

Ignition circuits are switched off. The engine cannot be started but other switches will operate. (The key can be removed.)

ON:

Ignition circuits are switched on (The key cannot be removed).

START:

The starter motor will turn to start the engine. (When the key is released, it returns automatically to “ON.”)

TIP:

The engine will not start when the engine shut-off cord clip is removed from the engine stop switch. The starter motor will turn over without the cord attached.

THROTTLE/SHIFT LEVERS

WARNING

•Before shifting, make sure there are no swimmers or obstacles in the water near you.

•When operating in Reverse, go slowly. Do not open the throttle more than half. Otherwise, the boat may become unstable, which could result in loss of control and an accident.

•Do not shift into Reverse while traveling at planing speeds. Loss of control, boat swamping, or damage to the boat could occur.

Throttle/ Shift Lever, port (left) side engine

Throttle/ Shift Lever, starboard (right) side engine

Neutral

Forward

Reverse

Free Accelerator Button

A separate lever for each engine controls both throttle and shifting. In normal operation, the levers are moved together. Moving the levers forward from Neutral shifts into the Forward position and then, as the lever is moved farther, accelerates the engines for more thrust. Moving the levers back from Neutral shifts into the Reverse position and then, as the lever is moved farther, accelerates the engines for more thrust. The lever must be moved about 35° from Neutral before Forward or Reverse engages and the engine starts to accelerate.

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