Owner`s manual

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Section 2 Helm Systems
OS 255
2.4 Engine Power Tilt and Trim
All outboard engines used on your boat have
a tilt and trim feature. The engine shift and
throttle controls usually have built-in tilt and
trim switches, allowing the operator to con-
trol the position of the outboards from the
helm.
Trimming “in” or “down” moves the out-
boards closer to the boat’s transom.
Trimming “out” or “up” moves the outboards
further away from the boat’s transom
In most cases, the boat will run best with the
outboards adjusted so the hull will run at a 3
to 5 degree angle to the water.
The term “trim” generally refers to the adjust-
ment of the outboards for the first 20° of
travel. This is the range used while operating
your boat on plane.
The term “tilt” generally refers to adjusting
the outboards further up for shallow water
operation or loading on a trailer. For informa-
tion on the proper use and maintenance of
the power tilt and trim, please refer to the
engine owner’s manual.
2.5 Engine Stop Switch
Your Pursuit is equipped with an engine stop
switch and lanyard. The engines will auto-
matically shut off by removing the lanyard
from the emergency-stop switch.
An improperly inserted lanyard will prevent
the engines from starting. Check the lanyard
to ensure proper insertion of the engines will
not start.
! WARNING
In some situations, it may be possible
to accidentally start the engines in
gear with the throttles above idle if the
neutral safety switch is not operating
properly. This can cause the boat to
accelerate unexpectedly in forward or
reverse, and can result in loss of con-
trol, damage to the boat, and possible
injury to passengers. Always test the
neutral safety switch periodically and
correct any problems before using the
boat.
! CAUTION
The engine hoses and cables or the
transom gel-coat can be damaged by
tilting the engines to the full-up posi-
tion with the engines steered in the
wrong direction. Most engine installa-
tions will benefit from turning the
steering wheel completely one direc-
tion or the other before tilting the
engines to the full-up position. Moni-
tor the engines as they tilt to deter-
mine the best full tilt engine position
for your boat.
! WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard – always keep
the emergency-stop switch lanyard
attached to operator while the boat is
in use.
! CAUTION
If the boat is equipped with an emer-
gency-stop switch, wear the lanyard at
all times when operating the boat but
only use it to shut off the engines in
an emergency. Do not use it to shut
off the engine during normal opera-
tion.