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Control function operation

Boat control functions
Engine shut-off switch
WARNING 2 1
 Always attach the engine shut-off cord 3
(lanyard) to your PFD before starting the
engine. Failure to attach the cord could
result in a runaway boat if the operator is
ejected.
 Do not attach the cord to clothing that
could tear loose. Do not route the cord
1 Clip
in such a way that it could become en- 2 Engine shut-off switch
tangled, preventing it from functioning. 3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
 Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur-
ing normal operation. Once the engine Battery switch
has stopped, you have no steering con- The battery switch is located in the rear un-
trol of the boat which could result in an derseat storage compartment (port).
accident. Also, without engine power,
the boat could slow rapidly from planing 1
speed. This could cause people and ob-
jects in the boat to be thrown forward,
which could cause injury.
The clip on the end of the engine shut-off
cord (lanyard) must be attached to the engine
shut-off switch for the engine to run. The cord
must be attached to a secure place on the
operator’s PFD. Should the operator fall over-
board or leave the helm, the cord will pull out 1 Battery switch
the clip, stopping the ignition to the engine.
Turn the battery switch to the OFF (red) posi-
This will prevent the boat from running away
tion when the boat will not be used again right
under power.
away. Turning the switch to the OFF (red) po-
sition will prevent the battery from being
drained if another electrical switch is acci-
dentally left in the on position. NOTICE: Do
not turn the battery switch to the OFF (red)
position if the boat is moored in the water
as it will prevent the anchor light from
functioning.

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