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Operating remote controls _____________________________________________________
Familiarize yourself with remote control operations before starting the engine.
Side mount control
To disengage the shift mechanism:
1. Place the control handle in NEUTRAL .
2. Press both NEUTRAL lock button and the SHIFT DISENGAGE button.
3. Move control handle FORWARD to increase throttle.
The NEUTRAL lock and shift mechanism will automatically engage when the control handle is
returned to NEUTRAL .
Steering system operation _____________________________________________________
The steering system for your Volvo Penta sterndrive is operated by a steering cable connected to the helm. Restricting
movement of the steering cable will limit or stop the steering system's hydraulic assist.
Do not interfere with or restrict steering cable movement through the last 90° of bend at the engine. Do not use cable
retainers, clamps or tie straps. Using one or all of these could restrict the cable movement near the engine. Do not tie
wiring harnesses or other control cables to the steering cable. Make sure deck combing and bulkheads allow for
steering cable movement.
If the power steering system stops working, it will feel harder to steer. If this condition occurs, look for pos-
sible causes and fix them if possible. If the power steering system cannot be corrected on board, proceed at a
reduced speed. You will be able to steer the boat, but with increased effort. See your authorized Volvo Penta
dealer as soon as possible to correct your power steering system.
At slow speeds (no wake), your boat may tend to wander. This is normal and may be overcome by anticipating bow
direction and correcting with steering wheel. A slightly higher throttle and trim setting may also lessen the tendency to
"wander." Changing weight distribution, aft to forward, can also affect slow speed steering.
Twin unit steering
Twin engine boats may have only one engine with a fully operational power steering system. That power steering
system is on the starboard engine; therefore, when operating on a single engine use the starboard engine.
Note:
Using a port engine that does not have a functional power steering system will cause an increased effort in
steering control, due to absence of power assist.
Some twin engine boats may have both engine power steering systems coupled together with a priority valve. This
allows the use of either engine to provide power assist steering.
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Top mount control
To disengage the shift mechanism:
1. Push in and hold shift disengagement button.
2. Move control handle FORWARD to increase throttle.
The shift mechanism will automatically engage when the control handle is
returned to NEUTRAL.
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