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Helm Control Systems

The controls have a single lever for the engine

that operates as a gearshift and a throttle. Gen-

eral operation will include a position for neutral

(straight up and down or slightly aft of vertical),

a forward position (the 1st detent forward of neu-

tral) and a reverse position (the 1st detent aft of

neutral). Advancing the control lever beyond the

shift range advances the throttle in forward or

reverse. Each control is equipped with a means of

permitting the engine to be operated at a higher

than idle RPM while in neutral for cold starting and

warm-up purposes. The control lever is equipped

with an adjustable control head detent and fric-

tion settings.

The engine control and key pad has integrated

switches and indicator lights which allow the op-

erator to control all aspects of the boat’s propul-

sion system. LED lights on the control indicate

that the control is activated and the engine can

be started.

The most common features activated or

monitored by the keypad are:

• Starter lockout, which prevents the engine

from being started in gear.

• Gear lockout, which allows the engine RPM to

be advanced in neutral safely.

• Battery voltage warning indicator that warns

the operator of high or low voltage supplied

to the system (audible alarm).

• Trolling feature that allows the operator

to increase the engine speed in 50 RPM

increments while operating at trolling speeds

between 600 - 1000 RPM.

These features and others not mentioned require

specific procedures to activate and operate them

properly. Some of the procedures and features are

unique to the engine and other options installed on

your boat. It is essential that you read the owner’s

manual for the controls and be completely familiar

with their operation before using your boat.

CAUTION

ALWAYS RETURN THE ENGINE THROTTLE LEVER TO THE
EXTREME LOW SPEED POSITION BEFORE SHIFTING. NEVER
SHIFT THE UNIT WHILE ENGINE SPEED IS ABOVE IDLE RPM.

4.3 Neutral Safety Switch

Every control system has a neutral safety switch

incorporated into it. This device prohibits the

engine from being started while the shift lever is

in any position other than the neutral position. If

the engine will not start, slight movement of the

shift lever may be necessary to locate the neutral

position and disengage the safety cutout switch.

Control or cable adjustments may be required to

correct this condition should it persist. See your

Everglades dealer for necessary control and/or

cable adjustments.

The neutral safety switch should be tested pe-

riodically to ensure that it is operating properly.

To test the neutral safety switch, make sure the

engine is tilted down and move the shift lever to

the forward position. Make sure the control lever

is not advanced past the idle position. Turn the

ignition key to the start position just long enough

to briefly engage the starter for the engine. Do not

hold the key in the start position long enough to

start the engine. The starter should not engage.

Repeat this test with the shift lever in reverse

and the engine throttle at idle. Again, the starter

should not engage. If the starter engages with

the shift control in any position other than the

neutral position, then the neutral safety switch is

not functioning properly and you should contact

your dealer and have the neutral safety switch

repaired before using your boat. If the engine

starts in gear during this test, immediately move

the control lever to the neutral position.

CAUTION

IN SOME SITUATIONS, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO ACCIDENTALLY
START THE ENGINE IN GEAR WITH THE THROTTLE ABOVE
IDLE IF THE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH IS NOT OPERATING
PROPERLY. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE BOAT TO ACCELERATE
UNEXPECTEDLY IN FORWARD OR REVERSE AND COULD
RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, DAMAGE TO THE BOAT OR
INJURY TO PASSENGERS. ALWAYS TEST THE NEUTRAL
SAFETY SWITCH PERIODICALLY AND CORRECT ANY
PROBLEMS BEFORE USING THE BOAT.