Outdrive Power Tilt And Trim - Monterey M3 Owner's Manual

Helm Control Systems
4.3 Neutral Safety Switch
Every control system has a neutral safety switch.
This device prohibits the engine from being started
while the control lever is in any position other than
the neutral position. If the engine will not start,
slight movement of the control lever may be nec-
essary to locate the neutral position and disengage
the safety cutout switch. Control system adjust-
ments may be required to correct this condition,
should it persist. See your Monterey dealer for
necessary control and cable adjustments.
The neutral safety switch should be tested pe-
riodically to ensure that it is operating properly.
To test the neutral safety switch, make sure the
outdrive is tilted down and move the control lever
to the forward position with the engine off. Make
sure the control lever and throttle is set to
the idle position.
just long enough to briefly engage the starter.
Do not hold the starter switch in the start
position long enough to start the engine. The
starter should not engage. Repeat this test with
the control lever in reverse and the engine throttle
at idle. Again, the starter should not engage. If
the starter engages with the control lever 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 by a qualified
technician before using your boat. If the engine
starts in gear during this test, immediately move
the control lever to the neutral position and turn
the engine off.
WARNING
IN SOME SITUATIONS, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO ACCIDENTALLY
START THE ENGINE IN GEAR WITH THE THROTTLE ABOVE
IDLE IF THE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH IS NOT OPERATING
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 PERIODICALLY AND CORRECT ANY PROBLEMS
BEFORE USING THE BOAT.

4.4 Outdrive Power Tilt and Trim

All inboard/outboard drive systems have a tilt
and trim feature for the outdrive. This allows the
operator to control the position of the outdrive
from the helm. Moving the outdrive closer to the
boat transom is called trimming "in" or "down."
Activate the starter switch
Mercruiser Control Emergency Stop Switch and Lanyard
Moving the outdrive further away from the boat
transom is called trimming "out" or "up." In most
cases, the boat will run best with the drive unit
adjusted so the hull will run at a 3 to 5 degree
angle to the water.
The term "trim" generally refers to the adjust-
ment of the outdrive within the first 20
travel. This is the range used while operating your
boat on plane. The term "tilt" is generally used
when referring to adjusting the outdrive 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.
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