Owner`s manual

C 280/S 280/C 310/ S 310

position. Make sure the control levers are not advanced past the idle position. Turn the ignition key to the

start position just long enough to briefly engage the starter for the engine.

Do not hold the key in the start

position long enough to start the engine. The starter should not engage for either engine. Repeat this test with

the shift levers in reverse and the engine throttles at idle. Again, the starter should not engage for either

engine. If the starter for either engine engages with the shift controls in any position other than the neutral

position, then the neutral safety switch is not functioning properly and you should contact your dealer and

have the neutral safety switch repaired before using your boat. If an engine starts in gear during this test,

immediately move the control levers to the neutral position and turn the engine off.

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 OP-

ERATING PROPERLY. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE BOAT TO ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY

IN FORWARD OR REVERSE AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, DAMAGE TO THE

BOAT OR INJURY TO PASSENGERS. ALWAYS TEST THE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH PERI-

ODICALLY AND CORRECT ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE USING THE BOAT.

2.4 Engine Power Tilt and Trim

All outboard engines used on your boat have a tilt and trim feature. The tilt and trim switches are usually built

into the engine shift and throttle controls and allow the operator to control the position of the outboards from

the helm. Moving the outboards closer to the boat transom is called trimming “in” or “down.” Moving the

outboards further away from the boat transom is called trimming “out” or “up.” 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 adjustment of the outboards within the first 20

range of travel. This

is the range used while operating your boat on plane. The term “tilt” is generally used when referring to

adjusting the outboards further up for shallow water operation or trailering. For information on the proper

use and maintenance of the power tilt and trim, please refer to the engine owner’s manual.

THE ENGINE HOSES AND CABLES OR THE TRANSOM GEL COAT CAN BE DAMAGED BY

TILTING THE ENGINES TO THE FULL UP POSITION WITH THE ENGINES TURNED TO THE

WRONG POSITION. MOST ENGINE INSTALLATIONS WILL BENEFIT FROM TURNING THE

STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY ONE WAY OR THE OTHER BEFORE TILTING THE EN-

GINES TO THE FULL UP POSITION. YOU SHOULD MONITOR THE ENGINES AS THEY TILT

TO DETERMINE BEST FULL TILT ENGINE POSITION FOR YOUR BOAT.

2.5 Engine Stop Switch

PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD – ATTACH

EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD TO

OPERATOR.

Your Pursuit is equipped with an engine stop switch and

lanyard. When the lanyard is pulled it will engage the

switch and shut off the engines. If the engines will not start, it could be because the lanyard is not properly

inserted into the engine stop switch. Always make sure the lanyard is properly attached to the engine stop

Engine Stop Switch