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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 TIP:
have stopped, you have no steering con- It is recommended that a spare engine shut-
trol of the boat which could result in an off cord (lanyard) be stored in a storage com-
accident. Also, without engine power, partment near the driver’s seat to allow a
the boat could slow rapidly from planing passenger to restart the vessel if the operator
speed. This could cause people and ob- falls overboard.
jects in the boat to be thrown forward,
which could cause injury. Batteries and battery switches
This boat uses two marine batteries. The bat-
The clip on the end of the engine shut-off
teries are located in the engine compartment
cord (lanyard) must be attached to the engine
(port).
shut-off switch for the engines to run. The
One battery is designated as the start battery.
cord must be attached to a secure place on
The start battery is connected to the starter
the operator’s PFD. Should the operator fall
circuits on both engines to provide current for
overboard or leave the helm, the cord will pull
the starter motors.
out the clip, stopping the ignition to the both
The other battery is designated as the house
engines. This will prevent the boat from run-
battery. The house battery provides power
ning away under power.
for the various accessory circuits on the boat,
such as the circuits for lighting, bilge pump,
blowers and audio system.

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