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mind:
* Abandon the boat into the wind to minimize burn risk from floating fuel.
* Wear a PFD unless you must swim under burning fuel.
* If swimming under burning fuel throw a PFD outside of the burning area and
swim under the burning fuel to it.
Flooding
Be aware of and avoid conditions that can cause your boat to flood with water.
Possible causes of flooding include; damage to hull or thru-hull fitting, waves washing
into the boat, water entering cockpit due to improper loading.
If water enters the boat faster than the bilge pump can expel it, the boat will become
flooded and may swamp, capsize, or sink.
Controls
Ignition
The ignition switch has three positions; off, on, start. To start the engine; attach safety
lanyard, turn the key clockwise against the spring pressure to the start position, as soon as
the engine starts release clockwise pressure allowing spring tension to return switch to
the on position. If the engine fails to start in 5 seconds of cranking allow the starter to
cool 10 seconds and repeat.
For detailed instructions see engine manual.
Choke
The choke is only used to aid in starting a cold engine. Operation varies with
manufacture, consult your engine manual.
Safety Shut Down
The Safety shut down switch shuts off the engine in case the operator is thrown from the
boat or helm. To ensure proper function always attach the lanyard securely to the
operator.
Shift/ Throttle
Your Pro Line can be ordered with several different shift/ throttle systems. Refer to the
owner's packet to find the manual pertaining to your particular installation.
The shift lever has three positions; forward, neutral, reverse. The shift function occurs in
the first portion of the lever travel. After the transmission is shifted into gear, further
movement of the lever advances the throttle. To move forward, push the lever ahead, pull
back for reverse. Centralize the lever to the detent for neutral. The shift lever is equipped
with a neutral safety switch to prevent the motor from starting in gear. Practice shifting a
few times without the engine running to develop a feel for the range and friction of the
system. The initial short movement of the lever to engage the transmission should be
made firmly to avoid causing gear clash. CAUTION: Use care in shifting to avoid
advancing the throttle more than intended. Practice in an safe area away from
obstacles until familiar with the feel.
The throttle can be operated independently for starting. Refer to the engine/ drive
manuals in your owners packet for specific information. If attempting to start an engine
this way, keep a hand on the throttle to pull it back as the engine clears to prevent over
speed.
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