BOAT FEATURES AND OPTIONS
SECTION
9
© 2003-2018 Ken Cook Co.
9 - 6
l Bass
CONTROL OPERATION GUIDELINES
Control Hazard: Improperly maintained controls are
hazardous and may cause sudden loss of control. Make sure all shift/throttle
hardware and cables are regularly inspected and maintained. Improper
maintenance may result in a loss of control.
• Side mount throttle and shift controls have a neutral detent locking lever
that must be released before shifting from NEUTRAL.
• Always use a brisk and decisive movement when shifting into or out of
gear.
• Always pause in NEUTRAL before shifting from FORWARD to REVERSE,
or REVERSE to FORWARD. Most throttle and shift controls have a detent
position for NEUTRAL, FORWARD and REVERSE engagement positions.
Engine damage may occur if you rapidly shift into gear without pausing in
these detent positions or allowing the engine RPM to lower into the
approved shifting range.
• When traveling at high speed, never shift into REVERSE while your boat is
in FORWARD gear.
• Always keep the shift control clean and clear of obstructions.
All shift and throttle controls are equipped with a safety
switch for start-in-gear prevention. Place the control in the NEUTRAL position
before you attempt to start the engine.
• Never attempt to shift when the engine is not running.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Boats may be equipped with one or two types of electrical systems: Direct Current
(DC) and Alternating Current (AC).
Most boats use a battery-powered direct current (DC) system; some boats also use
a generator or shore-powered alternating current (AC) system. Most systems have
a main load panel which serves as the main distribution panel.
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