Flooding; Controls; Choke; Lanyard Stop Switch - Pro-Line Boats 24 Sport Owner's Manual

arrangements to abandon the boat if a fire should get out of control. Keep the following
in mind if a fire is burning out of control and you must abandon the boat:
* 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, or failure to properly install
drain plug. The boat will become flooded and may swamp, capsize, or sink if water
enters the boat faster than the bilge pump can expel it.

Controls

Pro-Line Boats offers many different motor choices. Therefore, the information in this
manual is general in regard to engines and controls. Refer to the engine manual in your
owner's packet for additional specific information.
Ignition
The ignition switch has three positions: "OFF", "ON", and "START". To start the
engine: attach safety lanyard and turn the key clockwise against the spring pressure to the
start position. Once the engine starts, release clockwise pressure allowing spring tension
to return switch to the "ON" position. Some engine models incorporate the choke into
the ignition key switch. See the engine manual for specific details.

Choke

The choke is only used to aid in starting a cold engine. Choke operation varies with
manufacturer. Consult your engine manual.

Lanyard Stop Switch

The safety Lanyard Stop Switch shuts off the engine in case the operator is thrown from
the boat. Always attach the lanyard securely to the operator to insure proper functioning.

Shift/ Throttle/ Trim

Your Pro-Line can be ordered with different shift / throttle systems. Refer to the owner's
packet to find the manual pertaining to your particular installation. Separate shift and
throttle controls are available for each outboard motor. The throttle lever has three range
positions: "Forward", "Neutral", and "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. Push the throttle lever ahead to move forward and pull
it back for reverse. Centralize the lever to the detent for neutral. The throttle 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 a safe area away from
obstacles until familiar with the feel of the throttle. The throttle can be operated
independent of the transmission for starting. If attempting to start an engine this way,