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Engine & Controls
REMOTE CONTROL
Your vessel uses a dual lever remote control. Each handle
controls both throttle and gear shift operations for a
single engine. Avoid shifting into reverse while the boat
is making fast forward headway. Be prepared to “bump”
the reverse throttles to completely stop the vessel from
a forward headway position.
Push
the levers forward and the engine will shift into
forward gear. The engine rpm’s will increase as the dual
lever control is pushed further forward.
Pull
the control
lever back from the neutral position toward the stern of
the boat and the engines will shift initially into reverse
and the engines’ revolutions per minute (rpm) will
increase as the handle is pushed further into reverse.
The lever must be in the neutral detented position for
the engine to start.
Select remote controls uses a neutral
safety switch (located inside the remote control box)
which permits starting in the neutral position only.
The
throttle only buttons (neutral position) when pushed in
allow you to advance the throttles without engaging the
gear shift. This feature is useful when trying to start a
cold engine. Do not shift the remote control handles
in or out of gear without the engine running as
drive/shift malfunctions could occur.
Notice that the remote control has designated power trim
functions controlled by switches normally mounted on
the remote control box along with a dash gauge(s) that
permits you to change and monitor trim angle. Do not
confuse this with the trim tabs that may be mounted in the outer
port and starboard transom using a helm switch for changes in
trim.
On selected models a transom mounted tilt switch raises
the outdrive beyond the trim elevation. This feature is
especially useful when inspecting or changing the
outdrive propellers or at the launching ramp. Operate
the tilt function only when the engines are stopped in
the water or the engines could overheat from a lack of
water being picked up by the sterndrives (outdrives).
TO PREVENT BODILY INJURY
AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST
THE REMOTE CONTROL.
CONSULT A MARINE PROFESSIONAL.
!
TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTROL/STERN
DRIVE DAMAGE DO NOT SHIFT REMOTE
CONTROL IN OR OUT OF GEAR
WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
When using a remote control with the single trim/trailer
switch feature the operator needs to keep a closer eye on
the trim gauge so the drive unit is not angled up
excessively. As the operator gains more experience he will
know the best trim angle for his vessel as indicated on
the trim gauge and the engine tachometers. See the
illustration for a brief description of the remote control.
Refer to the engine manufacturer’s owners manual for
more complete remote control operation instructions.
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