Regal 3550 - Remote Control Operation

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Chapter 4
REMOTE CONTROL (OUTDRIVE)
Your stern drive powered vessel uses a dual lever remote
control (one handle for each engine) similar to the
illustration. Each handle controls both throttle and gear
shift operations.
Push the throttle lever (s) forward and the engine(s) will
shift into forward gear. The engine rpm’s will increase as
the single lever control is pushed forward. Pull the single
lever back from the neutral position toward the stern of
the boat and the engine(s) will shift into reverse and the
engine rpm’s will increase.
The single lever must be in the neutral detented position
for the engines to start. The remote control internally
uses a neutral safety switch which permits starting in the
neutral position only. The throttle only button (neutral
position) allows you to advance the throttle without
engaging the gear shift. This feature is useful when trying
to start a cold engine. Do not shift the remote control
handles into or out of gear without the engines
running as drive/shift malfunctions could occur.
Notice that each engine has designated power trim and trailer
functions controlled by switches normally mounted on
the remote control box along with a dash gauge(s) that
allows 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.
The trailer switch raises the outdrive beyond the trim
elevation. This feature is especially useful when inspecting
or changing the drive propellers or hardware. Operate
the trailer function only when the boat is stopped in the
water or the engine could overheat from a lack of water
being picked up by the outdrive. This control positions
the trim switches for both engines on the port control
handle for ease of operation. See the illustration for a
brief description of the remote control.
TO PREVENT BODILY INJURY
AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST SHIFT OR
THROTTLE CONTROLS.
CONSULT A MARINE PROFESSIONAL.
WARNING
!
TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTROL/STERN
DRIVE DAMAGE DO NOT SHIFT REMOTE
CONTROL IN OR OUT OF GEAR WITHOUT
THE ENGINE RUNNING.
NOTICE