Synchronizing Dual Helms Prior To Station Transfer; Zero Effort Features; Power Trim - MerCruiser 496 MAG Owner's Manual

3. Press throttle only/station select button once. The "ACTIVE" light will illuminate to indicate the remote control station is in
control of the engine.
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4. The active light will switch off at the original remote control station.

Synchronizing Dual Helms Prior To Station Transfer

Pressing the station select button and holding it in allows the boat operator 10 seconds to match up the control handle settings at
the new station with the handle settings that are at the old (to be inactive) station. If the handles are not matched, the neutral light
will flash. The light blinks faster as the handles are nearing match position. Once the light stays on continuously, the handles are
matched and the button can be released. Transfer process is complete and the new station is now in control. If the button is held
for over 10 seconds, the station transfer is cancelled.

Zero Effort Features

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Shift Lever - Shift functions are controlled by the movement of the shift lever. Shift into reverse by moving the shift lever to its aft
position. Shift into neutral by moving the shift lever to its center position. Shift into forward by moving the shift lever to its forward
position.
Throttle Lever - Throttle functions are controlled by the movement of the throttle lever. Increase the RPM by moving the throttle
lever forward. Achieve Wide Open Throttle (WOT) by placing the throttle lever in its full forward position. Decrease RPM by moving
the throttle lever back. Achieve minimum RPM (idle) by placing the throttle lever in its full aft position.
Trim/Tilt Switch - Refer to Power Trim.

Power Trim

Power trim allows the operator to adjust the sterndrive angle while underway, to provide the ideal boat angle for varying load and
water conditions. Also, the trailering feature allows the operator to raise and lower the sterndrive unit for trailering, beaching,
launching, low speed (below 1200 RPM engine speed) and shallow water operation.
Excessive trim can cause serious injury or death at high speeds. Use caution when trimming the sterndrive, and never trim out
beyond the gimbal ring support flanges while the boat is underway or at engine speeds above 1200 RPM.
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ACTIVE
THROTTLE
ONLY
STATION SELECT
b
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Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
SYNC
ACTIVE
THROTTLE
ONLY
STAT ION SELECT
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WARNING
a - Active light
b - Throttle only/station select
button
b
a - Shift ever
b - Throttle lever
c - Trim/tilt switch
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