Slim Binnacle Console Mount Features - Single Engine - Mercury 8.2 MAG Manual

Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
Throttle only/station select key ‑ Allows engine throttle advancement without shifting the engine. The throttle only/station
select button also allows the boat operator to select which remote control is in control of the engine operation when operating
with multiple helms. Refer to Dual Helm Station Transfer.
Detent tension adjustment screw ‑ This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the effort required to move the control
handle out of the detent positions (cover must be removed). Turning the screw clockwise will increase tension.
Control handle friction adjustment screw ‑ This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the tension on the control
handle (cover must be removed). This will help prevent unwanted motion of the handle in rough water. Turn the screw
clockwise to increase tension and counterclockwise to decrease tension.
Slim Binnacle Console Mount Features ‑ Single Engine
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Control handle ‑ Operation of the shift and throttle are controlled by the movement of the control handle. Push the control
handle forward from neutral with a quick, firm motion to the first detent for forward gear. Continue pushing forward to increase
speed. Pull the control handle back from neutral with a quick, firm motion to the first detent for reverse gear and continue
pushing back to increase speed.
Trim/tilt switch (if equipped) ‑ Refer to Power Trim.
Active light ‑ The active light is illuminated to show the remote control is active and ready for use.
Neutral light ‑ The neutral light is illuminated when the engine is in neutral gear position.
NOTE: Gear position is determined by sensing the position of the shift actuator on the engine, not the position of the gear
switch.
Stop/start button ‑ Allows the boat operator to start or stop the engine without using the ignition key.
Throttle only/station select key ‑ Allows engine throttle advancement without shifting the engine. The throttle only/station
select button also allows the boat operator to select which remote control is in control of the engine operation when operating
with multiple helms. Refer to Dual Helm Station Transfer.
Detent tension adjustment acrew ‑ This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the effort required to move the control
handle out of the detent positions (cover must be removed). Turning the screw clockwise will increase tension.
Control handle friction adjustment screw ‑ This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the tension on the control
handle (cover must be removed). This will help prevent unwanted motion of the handle in rough water. Turn the screw
clockwise to increase tension and counterclockwise to decrease tension.
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START
STOP
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a - Control handle
b - Trim/tilt switch
c - Active light
d - Neutral light
e - Start/stop button
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f - Throttle only/station select key
g - Detent tension adjustment
h - Control handle friction adjustment
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