Dual-Handle Console Control Features And Operation - Mercury 200 Verado FourStroke Operation And Maintenance Manual

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Dual‑Handle Console Control Features and Operation
DUAL-HANDLE ELECTRONIC REMOTE CONTROL (ERC)—
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT
Operation
The electronic remote control (ERC) handle controls the shift and throttle
operation. Push the control handle forward from neutral to the first detent for
forward gear. Continue pushing the handle forward to increase speed. Pull the
control handle from the forward position to the neutral position to decrease
speed and eventually stop. Pull the control handle back from neutral to the first
detent for reverse gear. Continue pulling the handle back to increase speed in
reverse.
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a - Forward
b - Neutral
c - Reverse
The amount of force needed to move the handles and to move the handles
through the detents is adjustable to help prevent unwanted motion.
Adjustment
NOTE: The control handle tension and detent tension may require periodic
maintenance using the adjustment screws.
To adjust the handle detent tension:
1. Remove the side cover plugs of the handle that needs adjustment.
2. Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to increase tension on the control
handle and counterclockwise to decrease tension.
3. Adjust to the tension desired.
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