NorthStar 120RF Manual

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NORTHSTAR MANUAL168.3. AT THE PORTIf the engine did not start during the first 20 or 30 seconds, turn the keyback into off position and wait one minute before trying it again and consultyour owner’s manual or dealer.After starting you should maneuver your boat only with low speed in theport, remembering that a motorboat has no brakes. It is enough if you putthe engine in gear without increasing speed (idle speed), for maneuvering.While casting off, you should always go away from the shore at rightangles and you should be keen on the speed restrictions in the shore area.While maneuvering, pay attention to the characteristics of the boat.Boats with a right-turning engine (RH-expression) are easier to berth onport side, such with a left-handed propeller at starboard side. Mostoutboards have right turning propellers.Making sternway should be done with very low speed, so that there isalways enough time and space for correction.8.4. SUITABILITYOur same models have been certified according to the EC Directive forRecreational Crafts as a motorboat “designed for offshore voyages whereconditions up to, and including, wind force 8 and significant wave heightsup to, and including 4 meters may be experienced”. Use your boat in theappropriate manner. If the conditions are not suitable for a safe cruise,please go only if you cannot avoid it.Our same models have been certified according to the EC Directive forRecreational Crafts as a motorboat “designed for voyages in coastalwaters, large bays, estuaries, lakes and rivers where conditions up to, andincluding, wind force until 6 and significant wave heights up to, andincluding 2 meters may be experienced.” Use your boat in the appropriatemanner. If the conditions are not suitable for a safe cruise, please go onlyif you cannot avoid it.8.5. VIBRATIONSIf you feel vibrations in the hull while cruising, you should check thepropeller and the shaft. Even a little piece of wood can damage thepropeller or debris may cause vibration, which needs to be removed fromthe propeller. A damaged propeller can lead to severe damages at the hullor at the engine. Nylon bags are known to cause propeller cavitation if theycome in contact while underway. Stop the engine, tilt and remove the nylonor other debris. Please check the steering gear from time to time andlubricate as necessary with marine grease.8.6. SHIFTINGShifting should only be done if the engine is idling. Shifting must be done ina quick manner for proper seating of the gears in the transmission. Slowshifting may damage your transmission. If you try to shift with enginerevolutions higher than the recommended idle speed, you can causedamage to the boat, the engine or the gears.If you want to switch off the engine, please shift into neutral and do notaccelerate anymore. You may switch off the engine by turning the ignitionkey into its off position.8.7. TRIMIt is important to set your boat for proper trim angle for most efficient andsafe operation. Balance the weight distribution in the boat and set youroutboard’s trim angle which will produce the best trim angle.If trim angle of your engine is kept too low, the boat may have a bow downattitude. Do not operate this craft at negative propulsion trim settings (bowdown) at high speed. Craft may lean over side. Instability in turns mayresult. If your engine is equipped with power trim, use negative trim to