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S
ECTION
E
P
T
(F . 2.8.1)
Up
Down
Trim
Down
Up
Trim
Down
Up
Trim
If you raise the stern drive up to far while you are
on plane, you could cause a loss of speed and
power due to condition called propeller "ventilation."
If this happens, there will be a sudden increase in
engine RPM and loss of speed. Do not let this
condition exist. Immediately reduce your engine
RPM and trim the outdrive DOWN slightly until
engine slows down and you regain forward speed.
The trim gauge indicates the position of the stern
drive relative to the transom.
REFER TO YOUR ENGINE OPERATOR'S
MANUAL FOR PROPER TRIM GAUGE SETTING
C. I
S
GNITION
HUTDOWN
The purpose of the ignition shutdown switch (Figure
2.8.2) is to shut down the engine if the operator
unintentionally leaves the helm. Situations in which
this could occur are rough water, bad weather and
other adverse boating conditions. In these situations,
the safety of the boat and its passengers is
enhanced by using the ignition shutdown switch,
since the boat will stop when the operator can no
longer control the boat.
2.8
2 • G
ENERAL
S
WITCH
B
A
OAT
RRANGEMENT
However, unintentional engine shutdown may result
in unintentional harm. For example, a passenger
may lose balance and fall, or control could be lost
during docking. No specific guidelines can be given
for switch use. The ultimate decision of when to use
an ignition shutdown switch, rests with the operator
or owner.
When the switch is used, the operator must securely
clip the lanyard to their belt or clothing so that if the
operator falls overboard or into the boat, the switch
is activated and the engine shuts down.
To reset the ignition shutdown switch after it has
been activated, simply reinstall the switch clip above
the shutoff switch and flip the switch to the UP
position.
I
S
S
(F . 2.8.2)
SHUTDOWN SWITCH
D. E
A
S
NGINE
LARM
YSTEM
C
E
)
ERTAIN
NGINES
The engine Operator's Manual will tell you if your
engine is equipped with an audible alarm and how
to use it.
The alarm indicates a problem with engine water
temperature, oil pressure and/or stern drive oil level.
LANYARD AND CLIP
(O
NLY ON
205 Sport
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