Main Switches; Remote Control Levers - Yamaha 212X 2016 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Control function operation

Main switches

There is a main switch for each engine.
The main switch controls the ignition and
electrical circuits as follows:
OFF
ON
1
1 Main switch (port engine)
2 Main switch (starboard engine)
OFF:
Ignition circuit is switched off. The engine can-
not be started, but other switches will operate.
(The main switch key can be removed.)
ON:
Ignition circuit is switched on. (The main
switch key cannot be removed.)
START:
The starter motor will turn to start the engine.
(When the main switch key is released, it re-
turns automatically to "ON".)
TIP:
The engine will not start when the clip is re-
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moved from the engine shut-off switch. The
starter motor will turn over without the cord
attached.
The main switch will not operate (the starter
●
motor will not turn over) if the battery switch
in the rear underseat storage compartment
(port) is turned to the OFF (red) position.
(See page 31 for more information.)
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START
2

Remote control levers

WARNING
Before shifting, make sure there are no
●
swimmers or obstacles in the water near
you.
When operating in reverse, go slowly.
●
Do not open the throttle more than half.
Otherwise, the boat may become unsta-
ble, which could result in loss of control
and an accident.
Do not shift into reverse while traveling
●
at planing speeds. Loss of control, boat
swamping, or damage to the boat could
occur.
The remote control lever for each engine con-
trols both throttle and shifting. In normal oper-
ation, the levers are moved together.
Moving the remote control levers forward from
the neutral position shifts into the forward po-
sition, and then as the levers are moved far-
ther, accelerates the engines for more thrust.
Moving the levers back from the neutral posi-
tion shifts into the reverse position, and then
as the levers are moved farther, accelerates
the engines for more thrust.
For cruising, adjust the remote control levers
so both engines are running at the same en-
gine speed.
TIP:
Because of the mechanical throttle linkage,
the remote control levers may not be exactly
even with one another when the engines are
running at the same engine speed. (See page
36.)