Remote Control; Remote Control Function; Digital Throttle And Shift; Electrical System Overload Protection - Mercury TDI 3.0L Owner's Operation And Maintenance Manual

Section 1 - Getting to Know Your Power Package

Remote Control

Remote Control Function

Operation of the throttle and shift 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 the engine RPM. Pull
the control handle back from neutral with a quick firm motion to the first detent for reverse gear and continue pulling back to
increase the engine RPM.
The remote control handle must be in the neutral position to start the engine.
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Digital Throttle and Shift

Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) operating instructions are provided in a separate manual. Refer to Mercury Diesel's SmartCraft
and DTS Operator's Manual.

Electrical System Overload Protection

Failure to protect wiring with an appropriate fuse can damage the wiring and start a fire. When installing any accessories, we
recommend using a Mercury accessory kit. Always use the appropriate fuse to protect wiring.

Fuses

Fuses protect individual circuits from an overload. If an electrical overload occurs, a fuse will burn out. Find and correct the
cause for the electrical overload before replacing the fuse. Always replace a burned out fuse with a fuse that is the same
current rating. Never install a higher current rated fuse.
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Two fuses are located on the engine. To access these fuses, remove the two screws securing the engine control module cover.
Be certain to replace an open fuse only with one of the same current rating.
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a - Neutral
b - Increase engine RPM
c - Forward gear
d - Reverse gear
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CAUTION
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Identifying a burned out fuse
a - Good fuse
b - Burned out fuse
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