Figure 3-61.
Emergency Stop
Switch and Lanyard
Engine Remote Control Lever
There is one remote control lever for each engine. The levers control the engines speed which dictates
the speed of the boat through the water. Moving the lever forward increases the engine speed until full
forward power is reached. Moving the lever aft puts the boat in reverse. Continued aft movement of the
lever increases engine speed until full power is reached. The middle detent is the NEUTRAL position.
The engines will not start unless the levers are in the NEUTRAL position. (See Figure 3-9 on Page 3-6
for the Volvo Shifter and see figure 3-19 on page 3-7 for the Mercruiser Shifter).
Engine Start
Do not start the engines without some type of cooling water
circulating through the engines. Damage to the engines will result.
There is one ignition switch for each engine. The switches are generally located on, or near the control
panel at the helm. In order for the engines to start the emergency shut-off switch must be set to OPEN.
To start the engines:
1. Turn on the Red Master Battery Switch and engage any other circuit breakers that may be
required for engine start.
2. Confirm that the emergency shut-off switch and lanyard are installed.
3. Ensure no one is around the propellers, and that they are free of obstacles.
4. Place the remote control levers in NEUTRAL.
5. Start the engines.
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Systems
Figure 3-62.
Ignition
Switches
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