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410 Convertible

• Battery voltage warning indicator that warns the operator

of high or low voltage supplied to the system.

• System diagnostic warning indicator that monitors many

parameters and warns you when conditions fall outside

suitable operating range.

• Gear position indicating lights that let you know that the

transmission has shifted into the appropriate gear .

• Audible neutral indicator. An audible alert sounds when

the transmission has been shifted into neutral.

• Control head light dimmer that allows you to adjust the

control head lights for each station individually.

• Station transfer that allows the operator to transfer control

from one station to another with the push of a button.

• An engine synchronization feature that automatically

keeps both engines at the same RPM when this feature is

activated.

• 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

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