Parker Monaco - Shift;Throttle Control; Engine trim; Steering

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Shift/Throttle Control
The shi/throle control will dier depending on
model and engine systems. All shi/ throle controls
need to be maintained and checked regularly to
ensure proper operaon and safety.
Improper maintenance of controls may result
in their failure which could cause serious injury
or damage. Check the control cables and parts
regularly. NB! All shi/ throle controls have a
safety switch which only allows the engine to be
started in the neutral posion
Single lever - Top/surface mount
A Neutral - engine will only start in this posion due
to safety switch.
B Forward - Press buon under handle to move into
forward gear.
C Reverse - Press buon under handle to move into
reverse gear.
D Throle - Push in forward or pull in reverse to
increase engine speed.
For all controls - Never try to shi gear without the
engine running. There is a separate buon at the
base of the lever on all controls which you press to
warm the engine while sll in neutral.
Engine trim
S
witch on the handle of your shi/throle which
trims/lts the engine.
Used to improve performance in combinaon
with the trim tabs (see under Switches and
Indicators). When preparing your boat for road
transport, use the up switch to raise your engine.
Steering
It is essenal to keep your steering system well-
maintained so that it operates sasfactorily and
safely.
Remember that steering systems on boats are not
self-centring - you must keep a ght hold of the
steering wheel at all mes to maintain full control
of your boat.