Blackfin 272 - 4.7 Joystick Controls

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H elm C ontrol S y stem s
Each steering control system has emergency pro-
cedures that are specic to the steering system
and type of failure. It is very important to follow
the correct procedure to avoid damage to the en-
gine cowlings if a steering system failure occurs.
Refer to the engine manufacturer owner’s manuals
for specic information on the operation, mainte-
nance and emergency procedures for the steering
system installed in your boat.
Tilt Steering Wheel
The steering wheel can be tilted to ve dierent
positions by activating the tilt lock lever located
on the bottom of the helm station. When the
lever is released, it automatically locks the steer-
ing wheel at or close to that angle. Refer to the
steering manufacturer owner’s manual for specic
information on the steering system.
4 . 7 J oy stic k C ontrols
A joystick control system is an option on some
engine installations with electronic steering. The
joystick can only be used at slow speeds. It is
engaged by moving the shift and throttle controls
to the neutral position and pressing the ON/OFF
button on the base of the joystick control or the
keypad on the main engine controls. Once acti-
vated, the boat moves in the direction the joystick
is pushed with the engine speed increasing the
further the stick is pushed, up to preset limits.
Turning the knob on the top of the joystick rotates
the boat in the direction the knob is turned. An-
other button on the joystick or engine control key
pad raises the preset engine speed for maneuver-
ing in high winds and/or strong tides.
When the joystick is released, it automatically
returns to center, the engines shift to neutral,
rotate to the straight ahead position and the en-
gine speed is reduced to idle. It is deactivated
by pressing the ON/OFF button at the base of the
joystick or control keypad or by moving the shift
and throttle control levers.
Both engines must be running for the joystick
control to maneuver boat properly.
Always refer to the engine manufacturer owner’s
manuals for specic information on the operation
and maintenance for the joystick and steering
control systems on your boat.
Typical Tilt Steering Wheel
Typical Mercury Joystick