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Control function operation

Boat control functions
Engine shut-off switch
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WARNING
 Always attach the engine shut-off cord 2
(lanyard) to your PFD before starting the
engine. Failure to attach the cord could
result in a runaway boat if the operator is
ejected. 3
 Do not attach the cord to clothing that
could tear loose. Do not route the cord
1 Engine shut-off switch
in such a way that it could become en- 2 Clip
tangled, preventing it from functioning. 3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
 Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur-
ing normal operation. Once the engine Battery switches
has stopped, you have no steering con- The batteries and switch assembly are locat-
trol of the boat which could result in an ed in the battery compartment.
accident. Also, without engine power, This boat uses two marine batteries. One bat-
the boat could slow rapidly from planing tery is designated as the start battery. The
speed. This could cause people and ob- start battery is connected to the starter circuit
jects in the boat to be thrown forward, on the engine to provide current for the start-
which could cause injury. er motor.
The other battery is designated as the house
The clip on the end of the engine shut-off
battery. The house battery provides power
cord (lanyard) must be attached to the engine
for the various accessory circuits on the boat,
shut-off switch for the engine to run. The cord
such as the circuits for the lighting, bilge
must be attached to a secure place on the
pump, blowers and audio system.
operator’s PFD. Should the operator fall over-
board or leave the helm, the cord will pull out 1
the clip, stopping the ignition to the engine. 2
This will prevent the boat from running away
under power. 3

1 Battery switch assembly
2 Start battery
3 House battery

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