Mercury Racing 500R - Throttle-Only Mode

ALL ENGINES RUNNING - STOP ENGINES
When all engines are running (and all engine status LEDs are lit), press the
START/STOP ALL ENGINES button to stop all engines. All engine status
LEDs (individual and the ALL ENGINES LED) will turn off.
SOME (NOT ALL) ENGINES RUNNING - STOP ENGINES
When some but not all engines are running (and the corresponding engine
status LEDs are lit), press the START/STOP ALL ENGINES button to stop
all running engines. All engine status LEDs (individual and the ALL ENGINES
LED) will turn off.
INTERRUPTING THE START ALL PROCESS
Pressing any START/STOP button or turning an ignition key switch during
engine start up is not recommended.
Throttle‑Only Mode
Placing the ERC in throttle‑only mode will avoid unintended gear
engagement. The engines or drives will turn using the steering
wheel or the joystick and the RPM of the engines can be increased
while in throttle‑only mode, but the gear position will remain in
neutral.
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To engage throttle‑only mode:
1. Place both ERC levers into neutral.
2.
Press THROTTLE ONLY. The throttle‑only light will turn on and the
neutral lights will blink.
3. Place either ERC lever into forward or reverse detent position. The
warning horn will beep each time the levers are moved into or out of
gear while in throttle‑only mode, but the drive will remain in neutral.
NOTE:Throttle‑only mode also affects the joystick, if equipped. The drives
will move and the RPM can be increased, but the gear position will remain in
neutral.
4. The RPM of the engines can be increased.
To disengage throttle‑only mode:
1. Place both ERC levers into neutral. Throttle‑only mode will not disengage
unless the ERC levers are in neutral.
NOTE:Pressing THROTTLE ONLY while the ERC levers are in gear will only
turn off the throttle‑only light. The engines will remain in throttle‑only mode
until the operator returns the levers to the neutral position.
2.
Press THROTTLE ONLY. The throttle‑only light will turn off.
3. The neutral lights stop flashing and remain illuminated. Either the ERC
levers or the joystick (if equipped) can now be used to control the boat's
movement.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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