Control Systems; General; Side Mount Control Operation; F - 2 Side Mount Control Operation - Four winns FREEDOM Owner's Manual

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GENERAL

Control systems permit operation of the engine's throttle
and shift mechanisms. They consist of three major com-
ponents; the shift control, throttle control, and the throttle
and shift cables. Additional information on shift control
operations can be found in Section A-9.
Most Freedom™/Horizon™ models are equipped with a
single lever concealed side mount control. A gaffrig style
shift and throttle controls are featured on certain Hori-
zon™ models only. See Figure F1 & F2. These con-
trols allow you to select forward or reverse gear, regulate
engine speed, and ensures shifting is done at low engine
speeds.
Throttle Control
Trim Switches
Figure F1: Gaffrig Shift and Throttle
A "start-in-neutral-only" feature which prevents starting in
gear is included on both styles of controls. Refer to F-3
Neutral Safety Switch in this section.
Also, the side mount control and gaffrig shift control has
a neutral lock button to prevent accidental shifting. It
must be depressed to permit shifting from neutral to for-
ward or reverse.
Built into the side mount control is a trim control switch
which you can use to adjust the position of the out drive.
This trim control switch is mounted in the gaffrig's throttle
control. A twin engine application would have two trim
control switches. Pressing the switch in the UP posi-
tion moves the outdrive out and away from the transom.
Pressing the switch in the DOWN position moves the
outdrive in closer to the transom. The switch returns to
its center neutral position when released. For additional
information see Section E-5.
Freedom™/Horizon™ Owner's Manual

CONTROL SYSTEMS

Shift Control
Detent Switch
Neutral is in the center or straight up position on the side
mount control. Placing the gaffrig shift control to the
center or straight up position also places the engine(s)
in neutral. Rotating the shift control forward shifts the
engine into forward. Rotating the shift control aft shifts
the engine(s) into reverse. Moving the lever further for-
ward or aft increases engine speed on the side mount
control while an individual throttle control lever is used
on the Horizon™ models with gaffrig style controls .
NOTICE
When shifting, ensure engine speed is below
800 RPM to avoid damaging the shifting mecha-
nism.
NOTICE
Allow the engine to warm up before engaging
the shift control. Monitor all instruments while
engine is idling during warm-up.
Specific information on controls and their operation can
be found in the section on "Starting and Operation" in the
engine manufacturer's manual included in the owner's
packet.
F - 2

SIDE MOUNT CONTROL OPERATION

A. Carbureted Engines
The shift mechanism on the controls can be disengaged
to allow for easier starting and engine warm-up. See Fig-
ure F2. To disengage:
1. Place control handle in neutral position (B).
2. Press both neutral lock button (A) and shift disen-
gage button (C).
3. Move control handle forward to increase throttle.
Figure F2: Side Mount Control Operation
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