Operating The Controls - Indmar 5.7L MPI Operator's Manual

OPERATING THE CONTROLS

Be sure to refer to the boat owner's manual for additional
information. Should there be any difference between the
information presented in this manual and the boat
owner's manual, the boat owner's manual should take
precedence.
The shift / throttle control is important to daily operation.
Have your dealer check it regularly for proper adjustment
and lubrication.
NOTICE
Avoid using the throttle lever during the
starting sequence. Your electronic engine
controls should not need any throttle
movement while starting.
Your engine has a safety feature that allows the engine
to crank only in the neutral position. If during the starting
process your engine will not turn over, make sure that
the shift / throttle control is in the NEUTRAL position and
try again.
Indmar Marine Engines
Most boats have an engine
safety switch (1, Figure 4-3) that
can be activated if the driver
moves from the helm position.
If you experience a "no start"
condition, verify that this switch
has not been disabled. If the
tether cord is pulled from the
switch, it disables the ignition
system so the boat cannot start.
Use caution while operating
shift lever. Shift only while the
engine is at idle.
Figure 4.3 – Typical Tether Cord and Safety Switch
Avoid using the throttle when in reverse.
This can force water backwards into the
exhaust system and into the engine cylinders
with major damage.
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INDM-A017
4-3