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Helm Control Systems
SOME AUTOPILOTS HAVE ENGINE POSITION SENSORS THAT
ARE MOUNTED TO THE HYDRAULIC STEERING CYLINDER.
WITH THESE AUTOPILOTS, THE ENGINE POSITION SENSOR
BRACKET COULD HIT THE TRANSOM WHEN THE ENGINES
ARE TILTED TO THE FULL UP POSITION AND CAUSE
DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE RIGGING, THE AUTOPILOT OR
THE TRANSOM. IF YOU HAVE AN AUTOPILOT INSTALLED
ON YOUR BOAT, YOU SHOULD MONITOR THE LOCATION
OF THE ENGINE CABLES AND AUTOPILOT BRACKETS
AS THE ENGINES ARE TILTED TO DETERMINE THE BEST
ENGINE POSITION AND MAXIMUM ENGINE TILT FOR YOUR
APPLICATION.
4.5 Engine Stop Switch
Your boat is equipped with an engine stop switch
and lanyard. When the lanyard is pulled it will
engage the switch and shut o the engines. We
strongly recommend that the lanyard be attached
to the driver whenever the engines are running.
If an engine will not start, it could be because the
lanyard is not properly inserted into the engine
stop switch. Always make sure the lanyard is
properly attached to the engine stop switch before
attempting to start the engines.
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for more in-
formation on the engine stop switch.
Mercury Engine Stop Switch & Lanyard
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