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This function should be done sparingly. Over-revving the engine for
any extended period can cause undue wear and tear on the engine.
Avoid advancing to wide-open-throttle and holding the RPMs at that
level.
Troubleshooting
If the shift/throttle lever will not move, be certain that the lifter
under the ball knob is lifted up before attempting to move the lever
forward or aft. If the lever still will not move, contact your authorized
MasterCraft dealer.
Never attempt to shove or force the lever. If it does not move
smoothly when operated as indicated, there may be an issue involv-
ing the system that requires correction in an area under the deck,
which is inaccessible to the consumer.
OPERATIONAL CONTROL
Shif/Throttle Control
Models
All
Purpose
A one-hand, single-lever control operates as both gear shifter
and throttle. The lever automatically locks in the neutral position
(straight up and down) for safety.
Location
The shift/throttle control lever is located on the starboard side
panel, adjacent to the driver’s compartment (helm).
Operation
The lever can be moved from neutral only by raising the lifter under
the ball knob. Shifting is accomplished by moving the lever forward
or backward. Center (straight up) is neutral. Moving the lever
forward engages the running gear; moving it back from center puts
the drive train into reverse.
Never attempt to shift without the engine running! The neutral
safety prevents the boat from starting the engine while in gear, but
shifting while the engine is OFF will cause accelerated wear of the
shifting gears.
SPECIAL NOTE: During regular warm-up of the engine, it is
possible to temporarily increase the engine RPMs without moving
the boat. To accomplish this, push in the button located at the
bottom of the shift/throttle lever with one hand and pull up the
“umbrella” (aluminum surround below the top of the knob). Move
the lever to the desired position and then simultaneously release
the button and umbrella. The engine will run with increased RPMs
and can be increased or decreased by moving the lever. Returning
the handle to the neutral position will bring the system back to
neutral and reduce the engine RPMs to preset levels.
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