Instrumentation; System View; Troll Control Speed Range Specification; Digital Gauges - Mercury MerCruiser Horizon 8.2 ECT Manual

Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
The lanyard is a cord usually between 122 and 152 cm (4 and 5 ft) in length when stretched out, with an element on one end
made to be inserted into the switch and a snap on the other end for attaching to the operator. The lanyard is coiled to make its
at‑rest condition as short as possible to minimize the likelihood of lanyard entanglement with nearby objects. Its stretched‑out
length is made to minimize the likelihood of accidental activation should the operator choose to move around in an area close
to the normal operator's position. If it is desired to have a shorter lanyard, wrap the lanyard around the operator's wrist or leg, or
tie a knot in the lanyard.
Activation of the lanyard stop switch will stop the engine immediately, but the boat will continue to coast for some distance
depending upon the velocity and degree of any turn at shut down. However, the boat will not complete a full circle. While the
boat is coasting, it can cause injury to anyone in the boat's path as seriously as the boat would when under power.
We strongly recommend that other occupants be instructed on proper starting and operating procedures should they be
required to operate the engine in an emergency (e.g. if the operator is accidentally ejected).
If the operator falls out of the boat, stop the engine immediately to reduce the possibility of serious injury or death from being
struck by the boat. Always properly connect the operator to the stop switch using a lanyard.
Accidental or unintended activation of the switch during normal operation is also a possibility. This could cause any, or all, of
the following potentially hazardous situations:
• Occupants could be thrown forward due to unexpected loss of forward motion, a particular concern for passengers in the
front of the boat who could be ejected over the bow and possibly struck by the propulsion or steering components.
• Loss of power and directional control in heavy seas, strong current or high winds.
• Loss of control when docking.
Avoid serious injury or death from deceleration forces resulting from accidental or unintended stop switch activation. The boat
operator should never leave the operator's station without first disconnecting the stop switch lanyard from the operator.

Instrumentation

System View

Your power package can connect to the Mercury SC5000 SmartCraft System View, which monitors and reports information
ranging from basic operating data to engine alarm data.
The SC5000 System View display instantly provides critical operational information to the boat operator on a clear LCD display.
The System View continuously monitors and reports information ranging from basic operating data to detailed vessel
environment information. The System View displays water temperature, depth, trim status, boat speed, steering angle, system
maintenance reminders, and diagnostics. You can integrate System View with a GPS to provide current location, course,
speed, and fuel‑to‑destination information.
When the system detects a problem with the engine or system, the System View displays alarm messages to alert the operator
to the potential problem. If the problem can cause immediate engine damage, the engine's Guardian system responds to the
problem by limiting engine power. If using a System View to monitor engine operation, refer to the System View Operation
Manual for further explanation of alert messages and instructions on how to proceed. For information on the engine's Guardian
system, refer to Engine Guardian Strategy, in this manual.

Troll Control Speed Range Specification

Engine Model
Horizon 8.2 with Emissions Control
8.2 H.O. with Emissions Control

Digital Gauges

A Mercury SmartCraft System instrument package can be purchased for this product. A few of the functions the instrument
package will display are engine RPM, coolant temperature, oil pressure (requires a SmartCraft oil pressure sender kit), battery
voltage, fuel consumption, and engine operating hours.
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Troll Control Speed Range Specification

RPM
600–1000
650–1200
90-8M0061999 MAY 2012
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