Section 1 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
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Accidental or unintended activation of the switch during normal operation is also a possibility. This could cause any, or all, of
the following potentially hazardous situations:
•
Occupants could be thrown forward due to unexpected loss of forward motion, a particular concern for passengers in the
front of the boat who could be ejected over the bow and possibly struck by the propulsion or steering components.
•
Loss of power and directional control in heavy seas, strong current, or high winds.
•
Loss of control when docking.
!
WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death from deceleration forces resulting from accidental or unintended stop switch activation. The boat
operator should never leave the operator's station without first disconnecting the stop switch lanyard from the operator.
Keep the Lanyard Stop Switch and Lanyard Cord in Good Operating Condition
Before each use, ensure that the lanyard stop switch works properly. Start the engine, and then stop it by pulling the lanyard
cord. If the engine does not stop, have the switch repaired before operating the boat.
Before each use, inspect the lanyard cord to ensure that it is in good working condition and that there are no breaks, cuts, or
wear to the cord. Check that the clips on the ends of the cord are in good condition. Replace any damaged or worn lanyard
cords.
Digital Throttle and Shift
Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) operating instructions are provided in a separate manual. Refer to Mercury Diesel's
SmartCraft
and DTS Operator's Manual
.
Remote Controls
Your boat may be equipped with Mercury Precision Parts or Quicksilver remote controls. All controls may not have all features
shown. Consult your dealer for a description or demonstration of your remote control.
Panel Mount Features
a -
Neutral lock button
b -
Throttle‑only button
c -
Lanyard stop switch
d -
Control handle tension adjustment screw
e -
Control handle
Neutral lock button
. Prevents accidental shift and throttle engagement. The neutral lock button must be pushed in to move the
control handle out of neutral.
Throttle
‑
only button
. Allows engine throttle advancement without shifting the engine. This is done by disengaging the shift
mechanism from the control handle. The throttle‑only button can be pressed only when the remote control handle is in the
neutral position, and should only be used to assist in starting the engine.
Lanyard stop switch
. Turns the ignition off whenever the operator (when attached to the lanyard) moves far enough away
from the operator's position to activate the switch. Refer to
Lanyard Stop Switch
for information on the use of this switch.
Control handle
. Operation of the shift and throttle is 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 speed.
Pull the control handle back from neutral with a quick, firm motion to the first detent for reverse gear and continue pushing back
to increase speed.
Control handle tension adjustment screw (not visible)
. This screw is used to adjust the effort required to move the remote
control handle. Refer to the instructions provided with the remote control for complete adjustment instructions.
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