Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine - Boston Whaler 230 dauntless User Manual

Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation

Starting the Engine

CAUTION
!
NEVER start or operate your outboard (even
momentarily) without water circulating
through all the cooling water intake holes in the
gearcase to prevent damage to the water pump
(running dry) or overheating of the engine.
The ignition keyswitch located
starboard of the helm on the
console incorporates the following
settings:
OFF = No power to engine,
instrument panel, etc.
ACC= Power to instrument
panel , gauges and other
systems. No power to engine.
ON= Power to all boat systems including
engines.
START= Power to start engine.
• Assure that battery
switch is in the "1"
position.
If the number "1"
battery has a charge
insuffi cient to start the
engine, the battery switch may be set on the
number "2" position.
Use the "1+2" position to start the engine
ONLY if the batteries are not charged
suffi ciently to start the engine on there
own.
• Make sure that the lower unit of the engine
is in the water.
• Make certain the gear
shift/throttle control is
in the neutral position.
(The engine will not
start if the control lever is
in any other position
than (NEUTRAL).
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•
If equipped with the Verado® 4-stroke engine
option turn the key to START and release it, the
engine will start.

Stopping The Engine

OFF
If docking, make sure the boat is securely moored to
the dock before shutting down the engine.
1 2
• Shift gearshift/throttle
1+2
• Assure battery switch is in
R
Turn, and hold the key
in the "START" position
until the engine has
started.
When engine starts , turn
the key to the ON
position.
NOTICE
control to the "NEUTRAL"
p o s i t i o n a n d t u r n
keyswitch to "START".
T h i s w i l l s t o p t h e
engine, and still give
you power to trim the
engine.
When trimming is complete turn the keyswitch
to the "OFF" position to avoid discharging the
batteries.
position "1".
OFF
1 2
1+2
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