Steering; Emergency Switch; Trim (Adjusting Trim Angle) - Bella 530 HT Owner's Manual

9. Controls

9.2 Steering

Depending on the manufacturer of the engine the steering system may have different operating
principles, for example cable or hydraulic steering. Some models may have power steering. All
equipment needs regular maintenance to function properly.
Inadequate maintenance of controls may lead to loss of control over the boat.
Remote control equipment
A Neutral position - the engine will start
only in this position.
B Forward - push the release button B2
to engage forward gear.
C Reverse - do not engage reverse gear directly.
D Neutral - gear neutral position button
for warming up the engine.
E Trim - adjustment of the trim angle
upwards or downwards.
The picture of the handle may not be exactly as on your boat. Check the engine
manufacturer's handbook for the operating principle of the handle installed in your boat.

9.3 Emergency switch

An emergency switch is connected to the controls. The emergency switch turns the engine off should
you stumble or fall overboard (for models with outboard engine). Always use an emergency switch if
one is available.
The rotating propeller endangers the life of anyone who falls overboard.

9.4 Trim (adjusting trim angle)

When you lift the boat to planing, the engine has to be set completely down. When the boat is planing
the drive can be lifted up so that the running attitude fits the weather conditions. Excessive cavitation
should be avoided. In head sea lower bow down to soften the motions. In following sea raise bow up to
prevent nose-diving. Note that running in the wrong trim angle loads the engine unnecessarily.
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WARNING!
Example of the different positions of the handle
B
E
D
CAUTION!
WARNING!
A
C
B2