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Control function operation

Boat control functions
Engine shut-off switch
WARNING 1
 Always attach the engine shut-off cord
(lanyard) to your PFD before starting the 3
engine. Failure to attach the cord could
result in a runaway boat if the operator is
ejected.
2
 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,
the boat could slow rapidly from planing 3
speed. This could cause people and ob- 1
jects in the boat to be thrown forward,
which could cause injury. HOUSE EMERG PARALLEL
2
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 START
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 assembly
2 Start battery
the clip, stopping the ignition to the engine.
3 House battery
This will prevent the boat from running away
under power.
This boat uses two marine batteries. One bat-
tery is designated as the start battery. The
start battery is connected to the starter circuit
on the engine to provide current for the start-
er motor.
The other battery is designated as the house
battery. The house battery provides power
for the various accessory circuits on the boat,
such as the circuits for the lighting, bilge
pump, blowers and audio system.

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