YAMARIN 42 Side Console - Emergency Switch; Gearshift and Throttle; Adjusting the Engine Trim Angle

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5.9.2 Emergency switch
The emergency switch is a device, which attaches to the ignition panel at one end, and to, for
instance, your life vest at the other. The emergency switch automatically switches off the engine
when detached from the ignition panel. It is very important that the boat will come to a halt in the
event that the driver, for whatever reason, loses his/her balance and is flung from the helm. Never
take control of the boat without having attached the emergency switch to yourself. If you attach
the emergency switch to your arm, do not steer the boat with that arm, because the chain may be
tangled in the steering wheel during tight turns.
The engine will not start if the emergency switch is not attached to the switch on the ignition
panel.
DANGER! A rotating propeller presents a life-threatening danger to a swimmer or
a person that has fallen overboard. Always use the emergency switch to
turn off the engine when a swimmer or water skier is about to re-enter
the boat from the water.
5.9.3 Gearshift and throttle
The engine is put into gear by pushing the button on the gear/throttle handle upwards with your
fingers, and by pushing or pulling the gear/throttle lever forward or backward, depending on the
direction in which you are planning to set out. When the engine is in gear, you can adjust the
boat's speed using the same gear/throttle lever.
When the boat is travelling forward slowly, you can use the reverse gear for braking when
approaching the pier, for instance. Shifting into reverse must not be done if the boat is travelling at
higher speeds, because it will damage the engine.
5.9.4 Adjusting the engine trim angle
The following are the main rules when adjusting the trim angle:
- When bringing the boat to plane, keep the "bow down" position
- When the boat is planing in light seas, lift the bow until you feel the propeller starting to
come out of the water. Then, lower the bow a little, until the going feels steady. You may
consider using a log to help you find the optimal trim angle.
- In head seas, lower the bow to allow it to slice through the waves better, thus providing a
smoother ride.
- In following seas, raise the bow to avoid "diving" into the waves.
For more detailed information, please refer to the engine manual.