Getting Under Way - Lake Powell 46 VOYAGER XL Manual

• Red light will flash to indicate
throttle only control.
• Turn key to engage starter. If the
engine fails to start in 10 seconds,
return key to ON position, wait 30
seconds and try again.
• Once it starts, advance the throttles
till the tachometer reads 2000
rpm's and allow engine to warm up
for 3 minutes.
• Return throttle lever to center
position after warm-up. Red light
will be solid to indicate that the
shift control is activated, and lever
movement will engage prop.
• If engine is still difficult to start,
squeeze primer bulb, located on the
fuel line near the engine, until firm.
Cold Start
• Same as regular start, but warm up
time needs to be extended.

GETTING UNDER WAY

From Neutral Throttle
• Return throttle to neutral position.
• Button will automatically pop out.
• Push throttle lever forward to go
forward or pull back for reverse.
• Advance throttle to increase speed.
• Always pause in neutral before
changing gears.
Shut Down
• Return throttles to neutral position.
• Turn key to off.
HYDRO-LOCK
Hydro-locking of an engine occurs when
water enters the engine cylinders. The
starter will click, but the engine won't
turn over.
Caused by
• Overloading the back deck.
• Large waves behind boat.
• Dropping lake level which increases
the angle of a beached boat.
If you suspect your engine has become
hydro-locked, get word to the nearest
marina and a technician will be sent out
help you.
RAISING ENGINE
Electric tilt toggle is located on the left
side of the engine, below the cowling
(cover).
Changing the Prop
• Remove keys from ignition
(to avoid someone else accidentally
starting the engine).
• Raise engine.
• Unscrew lock nut.
• Remove spacer washer.
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