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HELM CONTROL SYSTEMS
4.1 General
The helm controls consist of three systems: the
engine throttle and shift control, the steering
system and the trim tab control switches. These
systems provide the operator with the ability to
control the direction and attitude of the boat from
the helm station. Your boat could also be equipped
with an optional hydraulic jack plate that allows
the operator to control the height of the engine.
Each manufacturer of the control components
provides an owner’s manual with its product. It is
important that you read the manuals and become
familiar with the proper care and operation of the
control systems.
4.2 Engine Throttle and Shift Controls
The shift and throttle control on your boat may
vary depending on the engine used. The follow-
ing control description is typical of most cable and
electronic outboard remote controls. Refer to the
engine or control manuals for specic information
on the controls installed on your Everglades.
Cable Engine Control
The engine throttle and shift control system con-
sists of three major components: the control
handle, the throttle cable and the shift cable. The
cables are all the push-pull type. Two cables are
required for each engine. One cable connects the
remote throttle control to the carburetor or fuel
injectors and the other connects the remote shift
control to the engine shift rod linkage.
The helm on your Everglades is designed for a bin-
nacle style control with a single lever that operates
as a gear shift and a throttle. General operation
will include a position for neutral (straight up and
down), a forward position (the 1st detent forward
of neutral) and a reverse position (the 1st detent
aft of neutral). Advancing the control lever beyond
the shift range advances the throttle in forward or
reverse. Each control is equipped with a means of
permitting the engine to be operated at a higher
than idle RPM while in neutral for cold starting and
warm-up purposes.
Chapter 4:
Electronic Engine Control
Electronic engine controls are optional on some
outboard engines. The following control descrip-
tion is typical of most electronic control installa-
tions.
The helm is designed for a binnacle style control
with a single lever. The electronic control system
consists of three major components: the electronic
control head, Command Link instruments (Yamaha
engines) and keypad, the control processors and
applicable harnesses. The controls are completely
electronic and there are no cables.
Yamaha Electronic Control
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