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Pre-operation checks

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

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

Engine shut-off cords (lanyards)
check
Make sure that the engine shut-off cords (lan-
yards) are not damaged. If the cord is dam-
aged, replace it. WARNING! Never try to

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