Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
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Remote Control
Remote Control Function
Operation of the throttle and shift are controlled by the movement of the control handle. Push the control handle forward from
neutral with a quick firm motion to the first detent for forward gear. Continue pushing forward to increase the engine RPM. Pull
the control handle back from neutral with a quick firm motion to the first detent for reverse gear and continue pulling back to
increase the engine RPM.
The remote control handle must be in the neutral position to start the engine.
a -
Neutral
b -
Increase engine RPM
c -
Forward gear
d -
Reverse gear
Power Trim
Power trim allows the operator to adjust the sterndrive angle while underway to provide the ideal boat angle for varying load
and water conditions. Also, the trailering feature allows the operator to raise and lower the sterndrive for trailering, beaching,
launching, low‑speed (below 1200 RPM engine speed), and shallow water operation.
!
WARNING
Excessive trim can cause serious injury or death at high speeds, and single‑ram trim systems do not provide a trim‑out
limiting device or trim indicator. Use caution when trimming with a single‑ram trim system and never trim out beyond the unit's
side support flanges while the boat is underway or at engine speeds above 1200 RPM.
For best performance trim the sterndrive so that the boat bottom is at a 3–5° angle to the water.
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Trimming the sterndrive up (out) can:
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Generally increase top speed
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Increase clearance over submerged objects or a shallow bottom
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Cause the boat to accelerate and plane off slower
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In excess, cause boat porpoising (bouncing) or propeller ventilation
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b
b
c
d
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