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410 Convertible

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Battery voltage warning indicator that warns the operator
of high or low voltage supplied to the system.

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System diagnostic warning indicator that monitors many
parameters and warns you when conditions fall outside
suitable operating range.

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Gear position indicating lights that let you know that the
transmission has shifted into the appropriate gear .

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Audible neutral indicator. An audible alert sounds when
the transmission has been shifted into neutral.

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Control head light dimmer that allows you to adjust the
control head lights for each station individually.

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Station transfer that allows the operator to transfer control
from one station to another with the push of a button.

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An engine synchronization feature that automatically
keeps both engines at the same RPM when this feature is
activated.

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Trolling valve control, which enables you to control the
speed of the propeller with the engines idling if your
transmissions are equipped with this feature.

These features and others not mentioned require speciﬁc pro-
cedures to activate and operate them properly. Some of the
procedures are unique to the engines, drive system and other
options installed on your boat. It is essential that you read the
owner’s manual for the controls and be completely familiar
with their operation before using your boat.

2.3 Engine Synchronizer

During most operations of a twin engine boat, it is advanta-
geous for both engines to be operated at the same RPM.  This
reduces noise and vibration and can increase engine efﬁciency.
Setting the throttles so that the engines are running the same
RPM (synchronized) can be done by listening to the engine
sounds, or with the engine synchronizer built into the control
system.  A light in the control head key pad will indicate when
this feature has been activated.  Attempting to synchronize the
engines  solely  by  using  the  tachometer  readings  or  control
lever placement generally will not work.  When the engines
are in proper synchronization, the throttle levers may not nec-
essarily be even.  Please refer to the engine control owner’s
manual for detailed information on the operation of the engine
synchronizer.

2.4 Neutral Safety Switch

Every control system has a neutral safety switch. 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 system adjustments may be required to correct
this condition, should it persist.  See your Albemarle dealer for
necessary control adjustments.

The neutral safety switch should be tested periodically to ensure

that it is operating properly. To test the neutral safety switch,

move the shift levers to the forward position with the engines

off.

Make sure the throttle levers are set to the idle position.

Activate the starter switch for each engine just long enough to
brieﬂy engage the starter.

Do not hold the starter switch in

the start position long enough to start the engine.

The starter

should not engage for either engine.  Repeat this test with the
shift levers in reverse and the engine throttles at idle.  Again,
the starter should not engage for either engine.  If the starter
for either engine engages with the shift controls in any position
other than the neutral position, then the neutral safety switch is
not functioning properly and you should contact your dealer and
have the neutral safety switch repaired by a qualiﬁed technician
before using your boat.  If an engine starts in gear during this
test, immediately move the shift levers to the neutral position
and turn the engines off.

IN  SOME  SITUATIONS,  IT  MAY  BE  POSSIBLE
TO  ACCIDENTALLY  START THE  ENGINES  IN
GEAR WITH THE THROTTLES  ABOVE  IDLE  IF
THE  NEUTRAL  SAFETY  SWITCHES  ARE  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  EACH
NEUTRAL  SAFETY  SWITCH  PERIODICALLY  AND
CORRECT ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE USING THE
BOAT.

2.5 Steering System

The steering system in your boat is a power assisted, hydraulic
system. Hydraulic power steering uses a hydraulic pump driven
by the starboard engine to provide the “POWER” for the power
steering system. A manual hydraulic steering system consisting
of a standard helm and a hydraulic steering cylinder, (ﬁtted with
an integral servo cylinder and a power steering valve) supplies
the “control” portion of the power steering system.

Under normal conditions, with engines running, a pressurized
hydraulic oil supply is in a standby mode, ready to be directed
to the steering cylinder as dictated by the steering wheel, servo
cylinder and power steering valve. Turning the steering wheel
left or right causes the power system to go from ‘standby’ into
‘operating’ mode and pumps the ﬂuid in the hydraulic hoses