Shift/Throttle; Steering; Instruments; Fuel Gauge - Pro-Line Boats 33 Express Owner's Manual

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Shift/Throttle

Your Pro-Line can be ordered with several different shift and throttle systems. Refer to the owner's packet to find
the manual pertaining to your particular installation. Separate throttles control the speed of each motor. Push the
levers ahead for full throttle; pull fully back for idle. Throttle back to idle before shifting into or out of gear.
Avoid over speeding the motors. The shift levers each have three positions, forward, neutral, and reverse. To
shift into forward push all shift levers fully ahead as one unit, pull all the way back for reverse. When starting the
engines, centralize the levers to the detent for neutral. The shift levers are equipped with a neutral safety switch to
prevent the motor from starting in gear. The shift levers can be operated independently for precise maneuvering
(do so at slow speed only). Refer to the engine manuals in your owner's packet for more specific information.
Figure 1 - Helm Station

Steering

Your Pro-Line is equipped with a self-contained hydraulic steering system. The helm is a manually operated
hydraulic pump. When the steering wheel is turned the helm pumps fluid into one side of the cylinder and
evacuates fluid from the opposite side of the steering cylinder. This will extend or retract the steering rod, causing
the boat to turn. Periodically check the fluid level and fill if necessary. If the system needs fluid, refer to steering
manual in the important papers packet. After every 24 hours of operation check all nuts, caps, and hose fittings
for signs of leaking fluid and tighten if necessary. Check that the hoses are not chafing, or kinking on sharp
corners. Also check that hose ends are not damaged or distorted by the clamps. If your steering does not operate
properly, check the fluid level first, then look for leaking hoses or fittings and finally for air in the system. Read
STEERING INSTRUCTIONS located in the important papers packet. Notify your dealer immediately if any
problems occur with the steering system.

Instruments

Your Pro-Line instrumentation will vary according to the engine models that your boat has. Therefore the
following descriptions are general. For more specific questions that you may have, or for detailed information,
contact your dealer.

Fuel Gauge

Differences in temperature, humidity, speed and trim can affect fuel use and possibly the accuracy of this gauge. It
is important to verify the fuel flow in gallons per hour for your boat and make note of your gauge position with
respect to time for different RPM settings. No gauge can give 100% accuracy. If you notice unusually high or low
fuel consumption, investigate further to see if the engine is using more fuel than normal. Then check to see if
tank gauge has failed. Consult your dealer if there is any question about how much fuel is on board. You should
keep records of fuel you use on the pages marked "Fuel Log" in the back of this manual.