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13. Shut down the engines and recheck fluid levels;
top off if necessary.
NOTE: For general operation of the boat, its
instruments and the engine, follow detailed
instructions on "Engine Break-in" in the Engine
Operator's Manual.
REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL PACKET FOR
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION.
10. S
D
HIFTING TO
Standard on the 44 DB are dual hydraulic gear shift
and throttle engine controls.
NOTE: Your yacht has start in-gear protection. For
safety's sake and as a good habit to get into, always
put the gear selector in the NEUTRAL position
and the throttle selector in the IDLE position
before starting the engines.
A. G
S
EAR
HIFTS AND
The gear shift lever for each engine (twin lever
controls on port side of the control station)has three
positions: FORWARD, NEUTRAL and REVERSE.
The control lever must be in the NEUTRAL (center)
position when starting the engine(s). A positioning
indent can be felt when the control is in exact
NEUTRAL. FORWARD and REVERSE positions
should always be in full travel extremes in either
direction for a positive engagement and minimum
wear.
!
WARNING
Shift selector(s) to NEUTRAL before starting engines.
Shift only when engine is at IDLE.
Reversing at high speeds can cause flooding/
swamping due to water being pushed over the
transom.
3.6
S
3 • U
ECTION
B
RIVE THE
OAT
T
C
HROTTLE
ONTROLS
Y
B
SING
OUR
E
S
T
NGINE
HIFT AND
(F
. 3.6.1)
IG
PORT STBD
FORWARD
NEUTRAL
REVERSE
ENGINE GEARSHIFTS
The throttle controls (twin lever controls on
starboard side of control station) regulate the RPM
of the engines. Periodically check and seasonally
lubricate the linkage with medium weight oil.
NOTE: Prior to starting engines, put throttles at IDLE
and gearshifts in NEUTRAL.
O
PERATION
1. Throttle Levers:
Forward motion - increases Throttle
Aft Motion - Decreases Throttle
2. Gearshift Levers:
Forward Position - FORWARD
Center Position - NEUTRAL
Aft Position - REVERSE
M
AINTENANCE
The clutch and throttle lever bodies are made of
anodized aluminum. To clean them, a warm soapy
water solution should be used. DO NOT use an
abrasive compound.
NOTE: Refer to your engine Owner's Manual to
operate the throttle arm by hand for maintenance.
44 Sedan Bridge (455 Sedan Bridge)
OAT
F
HROTTLE
UNCTIONS
PORT STBD
FULL
THROTTLE
VARIABLE
ENGINE THROTTLES
IDLE
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