Remote Controls - Mercury D4.2L Manual

CD195
Remote Controls (Panel Mounted)
Your boat may be equipped with one of many Quicksilver
integral safety switch that allows starting engine in NEUTRAL only. Also, all controls may not have all features
shown.
NOTE: If boat is equipped with a remote control other than shown, consult your dealer for a description and/or
demonstration of the control.
1
Neutral Lock Bar - Prevents accidental shift and throttle engagement. Neutral lock bar must be pulled "Up"
to move the control handle out of neutral.
2
Throttle Only Button - Allows engine throttle advancement without shifting the engine. This is done by disen-
gaging the shift mechanism from the control handle. The throttle only button can be depressed only when the
remote control handle is in the "Neutral" position, and should only be used to assist in starting the engine.
3
Power Trim Switch - See "Power Trim" for detailed power trim operating procedures.
4
Trailer Switch - Used to raise drive unit for trailering, launching, breaching or shallow water operation. See
"Power Trim" for detailed trailer switch operation.
5
Lanyard Stop Switch - Turns ignition "Off" whenever the operator (when attached to the lanyard) moves far
enough away from the operator's position to activate the switch. See "Lanyard Stop Switch" at the front of this
manual for safety warning on the use of this switch.
6
Control Handle Tension Adjustment Screw - This screw can be adjusted to "Increase" or "Decrease" the
tension on the control handle. This will help prevent "Creep" of the remote control handle. Turn screw "Clockwise"
to increase tension and "Counterclockwise" to decrease tension. Adjust to tension desired.
7
Control Handle - Operation of the shift and throttle 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 speed. Pull the control handle back from "Neutral" with a quick firm motion
to the first detent for "Reverse" gear. Continue pushing back to increase speed.
CD196
Remote Controls (Console Mounted)
Your boat may be equipped with one of many Quicksilver
integral safety switch that allows starting engine in NEUTRAL only. Also, all controls may not have all features
shown.
NOTE: If boat is equipped with a remote control other than shown, consult your dealer for a description and/or
demonstration of the control.
8
Control Handle(s) - Operation of the the shift and throttle are controlled by the movement of the control han-
dle. "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. Continue pushing back to increase speed.
9
Throttle Only Button - Allows engine throttle advancement without shifting the engine. This is done by disen-
gaging the shift mechanism from the control handle. The throttle only button can be depressed only when the
remote control handle is in the "Neutral" position, and should only be used to assist in starting the engine.
10
Control Handle Tension Adjustment Screw - This screw can be adjusted to "Increase" or "Decrease" the
tension on the control handle (cover must be removed to adjust). This will help prevent "Creep" of the remote
control handle. Turn screw "Clockwise" to increase tension and "Counterclockwise" to decrease tension. Adjust
to tension desired.
11
Power Trim Switch - See "Power Trim" section for detailed power trim operating procedures.
12
Trailer Switch - Used to raise drive unit for trailering, launching, breaching or shallow water operation. See
"Power Trim" for detailed trailer switch operation.
13
Power Trim Adjustment Switches (Used on Three Button Trim Control Only) - See "Power Trim" section
for detailed power trim operating procedures.
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remote controls available. All controls feature an
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remote controls available. All controls feature an
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