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To obtain a neutral position from a forward or re-
verse gear/throttle location use a crisp, even mo-
tion toward neutral with the remote control handle.
The handle will only regress so far until the neutral
interlock trigger is squeezed up. At this point the
control handle will enter the neutral detent posi-
tion.
Trim Buttons
The “up” and “down” trim buttons control the
trim angle of the outboard. Also, there is a trim/
tilt switch located on the engine cowling. Use this
switch for trim/tilt functions only when the vessel
is completely stopped and the engine is shut off.
For further information on trim functions refer to
chapter 6 of this manual and your Yamaha owner’s
manual.
THE BOAT TRIM SHOULD BE ADJUSTED
TO PROVIDE BALANCED STEERING AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE EACH TIME YOU GET
UNDERWAY. SOME BOAT/ENGINE/
PROPELLER COMBINATIONS MAY
CREATE BOAT INSTABILITY AND/OR HIGH
STEERING TORQUE WHEN
OPERATED AT OR NEAR THE LIMITS OF
THE “BOW UP”OR “BOW DOWN” TRIM
POSITIONS. BOAT STABILITY
AND STEERING TORQUE CAN ALSO VARY
DUE TO CHANGING WATER CONDITIONS.
IF YOU EXPERIENCE BOAT INSTABILITY OR
HIGH STEERING TORQUE
SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED REGAL DEALER.
CAUTION
Throttle Only Button
The throttle only button controls the engine speed
while in the neutral position. Normally it is used to
warm up a cold engine or for idling functions.
To use make sure the control handle is in neutral.
Attach the safety lanyard and start the engine.
Press the throttle only button and hold while ad-
vancing the control handle to the desired engine
speed. See photo on previous page for throttle
only button location.
Safety Lanyard Switch/Attachment Cord
The safety lanyard switch when activated will dis-
able the outboard ignition system causing the en-
gine to stop. To use engine the spade shaped end
to the lanyard switch. This will permit the engine to
start. Connect the attachment device end around
a belt or wrist and then connect around the lanyard
cord.
Note that a belt buckle is not recommended.
The operator must keep the lanyard attached when
underway. Should anything happen to the opera-
tor and the lanyard is disconnected the vessel will
stop quickly.
If the lanyard spade is not connected to the
lanyard switch the engine will crank but will not
start.