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Control function operation

Boat control functions
Engine shut-off switch
WARNING
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 Always attach the engine shut-off cord
(lanyard) to your PFD before starting the
engines. Failure to attach the cord could 2
result in a runaway boat if the operator is
ejected.
 Do not attach the cord to clothing that 3
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 engines Batteries and battery switches
have stopped, you have no steering con- The batteries and switch assembly are locat-
trol of the boat which could result in an ed under the rear port seat.
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 cir-
jects in the boat to be thrown forward, cuits on both engines to provide current for
which could cause injury. the starter motors.
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 engines to run. The
such as the circuits for lighting, bilge pump,
cord must be attached to a secure place on
blowers and audio system.
the operator’s PFD. Should the operator fall
overboard or leave the helm, the cord will pull
out the clip, stopping the ignition to the both
engines. This will prevent the boat from run- 1 2 3
ning away under power.

1 Battery switch assembly
2 Start battery
3 House battery

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