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Control function operation

Main switch TIP:
The main switch controls the ignition circuit  The engine will not start when the clip is re-
as follows: moved from the engine shut-off switch.
 The main switch will not operate (the starter
ON
OFF motor will not turn over) if the “START”
switch on the battery switch assembly is
turned to the OFF position. (See page 38
for more information.)
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Remote control levers
WARNING
 Before shifting, make sure there are no
swimmers or obstacles in the water
1 Main switch
near you.
OFF:  When operating in reverse, go slowly.
Ignition circuit is switched off. The engines Do not open the throttle more than half.
cannot be started. (The main switch key can Otherwise, the boat may become unsta-
be removed.) ble, which could result in loss of control
ON: and an accident.
Ignition circuit is switched on. (The main  Do not shift into reverse while traveling
switch key cannot be removed.) at planing speeds. Loss of control, boat
swamping, or damage to the boat could
“START/STOP” buttons occur.
The engines can be started or stopped by
The remote control lever for each engine con-
pushing the “START/STOP” buttons. It is
trols both throttle and shifting. In normal op-
possible to start or stop the engines individu-
eration, the levers are moved together.
ally.
Moving the remote control levers forward
 PORT: Port engine
from the neutral position shifts into the for-
 STBD: Starboard engine
ward position, and then as the levers are
moved farther, accelerates the engines for
more thrust. Moving the levers back from the
neutral position shifts into the reverse posi-
tion, and then as the levers are moved farther,
accelerates the engines for more thrust.
TIP:
Because of the mechanical throttle linkage,
the remote control levers may not be exactly
1 even with one another when the engines are
running at the same engine speed.
1 “START/STOP” button

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