Mercury 200 Verado FourStroke Operation And Maintenance Manual page 57

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
DTS HOT FOOT OPERATION
DTS Hot Foot
DTS hot foot operation use is unique and is generally used on boats that can
reach significant speeds. The use of a hot foot allows the operator to keep both
hands on the steering wheel at all speeds, which allows the operator a greater
control of the boat.
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a - Pedal radius—241 mm (9.5 in.)
b - Maximum pedal travel—30°
c - Required added clearance for shoe
d - Boat deck
Hand and Foot Control Operation with Hand Throttle On/Off Switch
1. Engine speed is controlled from idle to WOT by either the foot throttle or
the panel mount control handle.
2. The default setting when the engine is started:
a. Throttle control at the foot throttle.
b. The hand throttle indicator light is off.
3. To transfer throttle control to the panel mount remote control
handle:
a. Place the throttle control handle in neutral or in the forward/reverse
detent position.
b. Push the hand throttle on/off switch button.
c. A single horn beep will sound.
d. The hand throttle indicator light is on.
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