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Helm Control Systems
The starter should not engage for any engine.
Repeat this test with the shift levers in reverse
and the engine throttles at idle. Again, the starter
should not engage for any engine. If the starter
for any engine engages with the shift controls in
any position other than the neutral position, then
the neutral safety switch is not functioning prop-
erly and you should contact your dealer to have
the neutral safety switch repaired by a qualied
marine mechanic before using the boat. If an
engine starts in gear during this test, immediately
move the control lever to the neutral position and
turn the engine o.
IN SOME SITUATIONS, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO
ACCIDENTALLY START THE ENGINES IN GEAR WITH
THE THROTTLES ABOVE IDLE IF THE NEUTRAL SAFETY
SWITCH IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THIS WOULD
CAUSE THE BOAT TO ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY IN
FORWARD OR REVERSE AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS
OF CONTROL, DAMAGE TO THE BOAT OR INJURY TO
PASSENGERS. ALWAYS TEST THE NEUTRAL SAFETY
SWITCH PERIODICALLY AND CORRECT ANY PROBLEMS
BEFORE USING THE BOAT.
4.4 Engine Power Tilt & Trim
Most outboard engines have tilt/trim switches built
into the engine shift and throttle controls that allow
the operator to control the position of the outboards
from the helm. Typically, a switch or switches on the
port control lever grip activates the tilt/trim for the
engines. Yamaha engine controls have two or three
switches on the cover that activate each engine tilt/
trim individually. If necessary, the maximum tilt
angle can be adjusted by your Everglades or Ya-
maha dealer by reprogramming the settings using
the Yamaha engine diagnostic system.
Moving the outboard closer to the boat transom is
called trimming “in” or “down.” Moving the outboard
further away from the boat transom is called trim-
ming “out” or “up.” In most cases, the boat will run
best with the outboard adjusted so the hull will run
at a 3 to 5 degree angle to the water.
Yamaha Engine Trim Switches
The term “trim” generally refers to the adjustment
of the outboard within the rst 20
o
range of travel.
This is the range used while operating your boat on
plane. The term “tilt” is generally used when refer-
ring to adjusting the outboard further up for shallow
water operation or trailering. For information on the
proper use and maintenance of the power tilt and
trim, refer to the engine owner’s manual.
THE ENGINE HOSES AND CABLES OR THE TRANSOM
GEL COAT CAN BE DAMAGED BY TILTING THE ENGINES
TO THE FULL UP POSITION WITH THE ENGINES TURNED
TO THE WRONG POSITION. MOST BOATS REQUIRE THE
STEERING WHEEL TO BE TURNED COMPLETELY TO
STARBOARD BEFORE TILTING THE ENGINES TO THE FULL
UP POSITION. YOU SHOULD MONITOR EACH ENGINE AS
IT TILTS TO DETERMINE BEST FULL TILT ENGINE POSITION
FOR YOUR BOAT.
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