2005-2006 Four Winns Vista 348 Boat Owners Manual

NOTICE
For models with dual electronic binnacle
controls, consult the control manufacturer’s
manual included in your owner’s packet for the
engine synchronization procedures.
Any time the boat is operated, be aware of
changes in shift system operation. A sudden
increase in shift effort of the shifter levers, or
other abnormal operation, indicates a possible
problem in the shift system. If this occurs,
the following precautions must be taken:
B.   Shifting and Control Speed
1..
Move.shift/throttle.lever(s).to.the.neutral.idle.
position..Placing.the.shift/throttle.levers.in.the.
neutral.detent.position.will.engage.neutral.start.
switch.and.allow.engine.to.start.
•.
With engine running and boat securely
tied to the dock, shift drive into forward
and reverse to ensure there is gear
engagement.
NOTICE
When docking the boat, all docking maneu-
vers must be performed at slow speed. Pay
special attention to other boaters. Passen-
gers should be informed of potential
For additional information, refer to the section
on “Starting and Operation” in the engine manu-
facturer’s manual.
problems and precautions taken.
2..
To.go.FORWARD.-.move.the.shift/throttle.lever(s).
forward..Once.forward.gear.engagement.is.
complete,.push.shift/throttle.lever(s).forward.until.
desired.speed.is.achieved.
If.you.suspect.there.is.a.problem,.see.your..
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MerCruiser ,.Crusader  .or.Volvo.Penta .dealer.as.
soon.as.possible.for.proper.diagnosis.and.required.
service.or.adjustment..Continued.operation.could.
result.in.damage.to.the.shift.mechanism.and.loss..
of.control.
3
..  To.go.in.REVERSE.-.move.the.shift/throttle.
lever(s).rearward..Once.rearward.gear.engage-
ment.is.complete,.push.shift/throttle.lever(s).
rearward.until.desired.speed.is.achieved.
F - 3    NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH
Every.control.system.has.a.neutral.safety.switch..
incorporated.into.it..This.device.prohibits.the.engine.
from.being.started.while.the.shift.lever.is.in.any.
position.other.than.the.neutral.position..If.the.engine.
will.not.start,.slight.movement.of.the.shift.lever.may..
be.necessary.to.locate.the.neutral.position.and.
disengage.the.safety.cutout.switch..Control.or.cable.
adjustments.are.required.to.correct.this.condition.
should.it.persist..See.your.Four.Winns.dealer.for.
necessary.control.and.cable.adjustments.
DO NOT shift from forward to reverse when
the boat is planing.
NOTICE
DO NOT shift if engine speed is above
00
RPM.
4..
5..
To.go.from.FORWARD.to.REVERSE,.or..
REVERSE.to.FORWARD;.always.pause.at.
NEUTRAL.and.allow.engine.speed.to.return..
to.idle.
The.dual.electronic.binnacle.control.is.equipped.with.a.
“Neutral Start Protection” option. This feature prevents
the.engine(s).from.starting.when.the.boat.is.in.gear..
The.engine.can.only.be.started.when.the.transmission.
is.in.neutral..See.the.control.manufacturer’s.literature.
in.your.owner’s.packet.for.additional.information.
After.shifting.is.completed,.slowly.push.throttle.
lever(s).forward/rearward.until.desired.speed..
is.achieved.
Control Systems - Section F
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