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Pre-operation checks

To check the operation using the switch pan- together. The engine shut-off cord (lan-
el: yard) may not pull free when the operator
Push the “NAV LIGHTS” switch. Check that falls off, allowing the boat to continue to
only the anchor light or both the anchor light run and cause an accident.
and bow light come on when the switch light
comes on and that both lights go off when the
switch light is off.

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Post-launch checks
Perform the post-launch checks in the pre-
1 “NAV LIGHTS” switch operation checklist while the boat is in the
water and the engines are running.
Horn check
Push the “HORN” switch and check that the Engine shut-off switch check
horn sounds. Check the engine shut-off switch for proper
The switch light comes on while the horn is operation.
operating. (1) Start the engines. (See page 110 for in-
formation on starting the engines.)
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(2) Pull the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
remove the clip from the engine shut-off
switch to make sure that the engines
stop immediately.
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(3) Make sure that the engines cannot be
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started with the clip removed from the
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engine shut-off switch.
1 “HORN” switch

Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check
Make sure that the engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard) is not damaged. If the cord is damaged,
replace it. WARNING! Never try to repair
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) or tie it

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