Throttle-Only Operation; Trailering The Boat; Freezing Temperature Operation - MerCruiser 350 MAG Owner's Manual

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Throttle‑Only Operation
NOTE: When operating in throttle only (neutral) mode, the DTS Control System will not
allow the engine speed to increase above 3500 RPM.
Zero effort remote controls: Zero effort remote controls have seperate throttle control
and shift control levers. Advancing the throttle control lever beyond the idle position while
the shift control lever is in the neutral position will cause engine speed to increase, but only
up to the maximum neutral engine speed of 3500 RPM.
The Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Zero Effort control can shift the engine or transmission
at speeds greater than idle, causing unexpected boat movement, which may result in
injury, death, or property damage due to loss of boat control. Always place the throttle
control lever in the idle position before moving the shift control lever into forward or
reverse gear position.
Panel Mount and Console Mount Remote Controls: Panel mount and console mount
remote controls are equipped with a throttle only button. To activate throttle only mode:
1. Refer to Remote Controls section for remote control features.
2. Move the control lever to the idle/neutral position.
3. Depress the throttle only button, and move the control lever to the idle/forward or idle/
reverse position. The DTS control system will sound two beeps on the audio warning
horn to indicate throttle only mode is active. On console mount remote controls, the
neutral light will begin to blink.
4. Advancing the control lever beyond the idle/forward or idle/reverse position will cause
engine speed to increase.
IMPORTANT: Moving the control lever back to the idle/neutral position will deactivate the
throttle only mode and allow the engine to shift into gear.
5. Throttle only mode is deactivated by moving the control lever to the idle/neutral position.
Moving the control lever from the idle/neutral position to the idle/forward or idle/reverse
position without pressing the throttle only button will shift the unit into the chosen gear.

Trailering the Boat

Your boat can be trailered with the sterndrive unit in the up or down position. Adequate
clearance is required between the road and sterndrive when transporting.
If adequate road clearance is a problem, place the sterndrive unit in full trailer position and
support it with an optional trailer kit which is available from your authorized Mercury
MerCruiser dealer.

Freezing Temperature Operation

IMPORTANT: If the boat is operated during periods of freezing temperature, precautions
must be taken to prevent freeze damage to the power package. Damage caused by
freezing is not covered by Mercury MerCruiser Limited Warranty.
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Momentarily move the ignition key switch to the "START" position, then release
immediately. The control system will recognize that the engine is running and will
stop the engine. The control system will remain active. Moving the ignition key
switch to the "START" position again will issue a start request to the control system
and the control system will start the engine, if appropriate.
Activate the lanyard stop switch, if equipped. The engine will stop, but the control
system will remain active. The control system will not allow the engine to start if
the lanyard stop switch is activated.
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