Owner`s manual

SF 345

2.6 Engine Stop Switch

PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD - ATTACH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD TO OP-

ERATOR.

Your Pursuit is equipped with an engine stop switch and lanyard.

When the lanyard is pulled it will engage the switch and shut off the

engines. If the engines 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 engine.

IF THE BOAT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH, WEAR THE LAN-

YARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN OPERATING THE BOAT BUT USE IT TO STOP ONLY IN

AN EMERGENCY. DO NOT USE IT TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE DURING NORMAL OP-

ERATION.

Refer to the engine owner's manual for more information on the engine stop switch.

2.7 Steering System

The steering system is hydraulic and made of two main components: the helm assembly and the hydraulic

cylinder. The helm unit acts as both a fluid reservoir and pump. Turning of the helm, or steering wheel, pumps

the fluid in the hydraulic hoses and activates the hydraulic cylinder causing the motors to turn. A slight clicking

sound may be heard as the wheel is turned. This sound is the opening and closing of valves in the helm unit

and is normal. Refer to the steering manufacturer owner’s manual for specific information on the steering

system.

Dual engine outboards are coupled at the tiller arms by a tie bar. The engines must be aligned with each other

to provide maximum stability on straight ahead runs and proper tracking through corners. Engine or steering

system damage may require the engines to be realigned.

SOME AUTOPILOTS HAVE ENGINE POSITION SENSORS THAT ARE MOUNTED TO THE

HYDRAULIC STEERING CYLINDER. WITH THESE AUTOPILOTS, THE ENGINE POSI-

TION 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 AUTO-

PILOT BRACKETS AS THE ENGINES ARE TILTED TO DETERMINE THE BEST ENGINE

POSITION AND MAXIMUM ENGINE TILT FOR YOUR APPLICATION.

TILT HELM

A tilt helm may be installed on the SF 345. To tilt the wheel, depress the lever located in the base of the helm.

Make sure it locks into position.

Engine Stop Switch