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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.
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 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 TIP:
has 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 operator’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. Battery switches
The batteries and switch assembly are locat-
The clip on the end of the engine shut-off
ed in the battery compartment.
cord (lanyard) must be attached to the engine
shut-off switch for the engine to run. The cord 3
must be attached to a secure place on the
operator’s PFD. Should the operator fall over- 1
board or leave the helm, the cord will pull out
the clip, stopping the ignition to the engine. 2 HOUSE EMERG PARALLEL
This will prevent the boat from running away
under power.
START

1 Battery switch assembly
2 Start battery
3 House battery
This boat uses two marine batteries. One bat-
tery is designated as the start battery. The
start battery is connected to the starter circuit

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