Transfer (Boats Equipped With Dual Helms); Helm Transfer; Zero Effort Features - Mercury 8.2 MAG Operation & Maintenance Manual

Section 1 - Getting to Know Your Power Package

Transfer (Boats equipped with dual helms)

The "TRANSFER" button allows the boat operator to transfer control of the boat from the active helm to the inactive helm on
boats equipped with dual helms. Refer to Helm Transfer.

Helm Transfer

Some boats are designed to allow control of the vessel from more than one location. These locations are commonly referred to
as helms or stations. Helm transfer is a term used to describe the method of transferring control from one helm (or station) to
another helm.
Avoid serious injury or death from loss of boat control. The boat operator should never leave the active station while engine is
in gear. Helm transfer should only be attempted while both stations are manned. One‑person helm transfer should only be
performed while engine is in neutral.
The helm transfer function allows the boat operator to select which helm is in control of the vessel. Before a transfer can be
initiated the ERC levers at the active helm and at the helm intended for the transfer must be in the neutral position.
NOTE: If you attempt to transfer helm control when the ERC levers are not in neutral, a beep will sound and the helm transfer
will not succeed until the levers at the helms are moved to neutral and transfer is requested again.
Some fault codes may appear on VesselView if other control or navigation functions are attempted after the helm transfer
procedure is started. To remove the fault codes it may be necessary to cycle the key switch off and on, and then restart the
helm transfer procedure. Ensure that other control and navigation inputs are performed after helm transfer is complete to avoid
setting fault codes.
The ERC levers must be in neutral to perform a helm transfer. While in neutral your vessel could drift and collide with objects
nearby resulting in damage. Keep an adequate look out while performing the helm transfer.
To avoid damage, use extra care when attempting a helm transfer while the vessel is close to docks, piers, or other fixed items
or when near other vessels.

Zero Effort Features

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"TRANSFER" button
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a - Shift lever
b - Throttle lever
c - Trim/tilt switch
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