5050
Helm Control Systems
• Trolling feature that allows the operator to in-
crease the engine speed in 50 RPM increments
while operating at trolling speeds between
600 - 1000 RPM.
• Station selection (a separate button on some
controls) that allows the operator to transfer
control from one station to another with the
push of a button on boats with two helm
stations. Each station must be selected by
the operator before the controls will operate
from that station.
These features and others not mentioned require
specic procedures to activate and operate them
properly. Some of the procedures and features
are unique to the engines 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.
ALWAYS RETURN THE ENGINE THROTTLE LEVER TO THE
EXTREME LOW SPEED POSITION BEFORE SHIFTING.
NEVER SHIFT THE UNIT WHILE ENGINE SPEED IS ABOVE
IDLE RPM.
Engine Synchronizer
During most operations of a twin engine boat, it is
advantageous for both engines to be operated at
the same RPM. This reduces noise and vibration
and can increase engine eciency. Setting the
throttles so that the engines are running the same
RPM (synchronized) can be done by listening to
the engine sounds at low RPM and with the auto-
matic synchronizer feature built into the electronic
engine controls when the engines are operating
above 1000 RPM. 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 necessarily be even.
Refer to the engine or control owner’s manuals for
more information on the engine synchronizer and
other features for the electronic controls installed
on your boat.
4.3 Neutral Safety Switch
Every control system has a neutral safety switch
incorporated into it. This device prohibits an en-
gine 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 adjustments may be required to correct
this condition should it persist. See your Ever-
glades dealer for necessary control adjustments.
The neutral safety switches should be tested peri-
odically to ensure that they are operating properly.
To test the neutral safety switches, make sure the
engines are tilted down and move the shift levers
to the forward position.
Make sure the throttle control levers are not
advanced past the idle position. Press the
Start Button or turn the key just long enough to
briey engage the starter for the engine.
Notice:
Some outboard control systems are equipped
with a computer controlled start feature that
will keep the starter engaged until the engine
starts if the neutral safety switch fails and
allows the starter to engage.
The starter should not engage for any engine.
Repeat this test with the shift levers in reverse
and the engine throttles at idle. Again, the starter
should not engage for any engine. If the starter
for any engine engages with the shift controls in
any position other than the neutral position, then
the neutral safety switch is not functioning prop-
erly and you should contact your dealer to have
the neutral safety switch repaired by a qualied
marine mechanic before using the boat. If an
engine starts in gear during this test, immediately
move the control lever to the neutral position and
turn the engine o.
IN SOME SITUATIONS, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO
ACCIDENTALLY START THE ENGINES IN GEAR WITH
THE THROTTLES ABOVE IDLE IF THE NEUTRAL SAFETY
SWITCH IS 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 THE NEUTRAL SAFETY
SWITCH PERIODICALLY AND CORRECT ANY PROBLEMS
BEFORE USING THE BOAT.
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