Control Systems - Four winns Vista 328 Owner's Manual

F - 1 GENERAL
Control systems permit operation of the engine’s throttle
and shift mechanisms. They consist of three major com-
ponents; the control, and the throttle and shift cables.
The 298 and 328 Vista® models are equipped with dual
binnacle lever controls with trim. See Figure F1. One
lever controls each engine. Moving the lever forward will
shift the drive into forward. Moving it aft will shift the drive
into reverse. Moving the lever further will increase engine
speed.
Figure F1: 298/328 Dual Binnacle Control Lever
NOTICE
When reversing direction at an engine speed
over 800 RPM, hesitate in neutral long enough
to let the propeller slow its turning to avoid dam-
aging the shifting mechanism.
NOTICE
Allow the engine to warm up before engaging
the shift control. Monitor all instruments while
engine is idling during warm-up.
Additional information on controls and their operation is
discussed in Section F-2 and the engine manufacturer’s
information included in the owner’s packet.
F - 2 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:
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CONTROL SYSTEMS

Dual Binnacle
Control Lever
1. Push and hold the shift disengage button (A) with
control handle in NEUTRAL (B), and move handle
to either shift detent position (C) or (D).
2. Release button and move handle more to open throttle
for starting and warm-up.
NOTICE
Pull lever part way back as soon as motor starts.
Do not run a cold motor any faster than neces-
sary to keep motor from stalling. Do not ex-
ceed 2500 RPM in NEUTRAL. For motors with
QuickStart, wait until motor speed drops to a
normal idle RPM before shifting into gear.
A
C
E
Figure F2: Control Operation
The shift mechanism will automatically engage when the
control handle is returned to the neutral position.
Handle positions:
4. Shift Disengage Button(s) (A)
5. Neutral Detent (B).
6. Forward Gear (C).
7. Reverse Gear (D)
8. Forward Throttle Range (E).
9. Reverse Throttle Range (F).
10. Trim/Tilt Switch (G). - Push top switch to trim out
and tilt up, or push bottom of switch to tilt down and
trim in.
B
G
D
F
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