Remote Controls (Non-Dts Models); Remote Control Features-Non-Dts; Gear Shifting - Mercury T6200 TowSport Operation And Maintenance Manual

Section 1 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
The following digital instruments may be included with your power package.
Item
a Oil pressure gauge
b Voltmeter
c Water temperature gauge
d Fuel gauge
Remote Controls (Non‑DTS Models)
Remote Control Features—Non‑DTS
Your boat may be equipped with one of the Mercury Precision or Quicksilver remote controls shown. If not, consult your dealer
for a description of the functions and operations of the remote control.
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•
Trim/tilt switch ‑ Used to trim the drive during operation or raise the drive for trailering, launching, beaching, or shallow
water operation.
•
Throttle only button ‑ The throttle only button allows throttle advancement without shifting the engine. The throttle only
button disengages the shifting mechanism from the control handle. The throttle only button can be pressed and held in only
when the remote control handle is in the neutral position. While holding the throttle only button in, move the throttle handle
forward to assist in starting the engine.
• Lanyard stop switch (if equipped) ‑ The purpose of a lanyard stop switch is to shut down the engine when the operator
moves far enough away from the operator's position to activate the switch. A lanyard stop switch can be installed as an
accessory, generally on the dashboard or side adjacent to the operator's position.
• Control handle ‑ Operation of the shift and throttle is 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.
Continue pulling back to increase speed.
IMPORTANT: Forcing the shift mechanism while the engine is not operating can result in product damage.

Gear Shifting

IMPORTANT: Observe the following:
•
Never shift the drive into gear unless the engine speed is at idle.
•
Do not shift the drive into reverse when the engine is not running.
• Your power package has three gear shift positions to provide operation: forward (F), neutral (N), and reverse (R).
• When shifting, always stop at the neutral position and allow the engine speed to return to idle.
• Always shift into gear with a quick motion.
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a b
System Link digital gauges
Gauge
a
a a
b
c
d
c
Engine oil pressure
Battery voltage
Engine operating temperature
Quantity of fuel in tank
a -
b -
c -
d -
c
58240
d
37925
Indicates
Trim/tilt switch
Ignition key switch—OFF, ON, START
Throttle only button
Lanyard stop switch
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