Remote Control; Safety Lanyard - Regal LS4 Owner's Manual

Remote Control

Trim Button
Lock Button
N=Neutral
Only Button
Display
Safety
Lanyard
Typical Side Mount (EVC) Remote Control Shown
Introduction
A majority of bow rider stern drive vessels use a
single lever side mount control for shifting and
throttle operations. The remote control handle
controls forward, neutral and reverse shifting as
well as throttle operations. A trim button permits
raising and lowering the drive to provide an
optimum ride and the best vessel position (angle)
as it travels through the water. As there is a neutral
safety switch in the system the control must be in
neutral to start the engine.
Understand all remote control functions before
operating the vessel. The single control handle
makes it much easier to maneuver in tight quarters.
See the information following for basic component
description and operation. Note to read and
understand the engine manufacturer's manual before
attempting to operate the vessel remote control.
Practice docking operations using the remote
control in a controlled environment to learn the
basic functions and the vessel's response to them.

Safety Lanyard

Locate the remote control handle in the neutral
position. Advance the neutral throttle position
as instructed in the engine owner's manual. The
function of the safety lanyard is to shut down the
ignition should the captain become separated from
the steering position such as falling down or losing
consciousness. Connect the safety lanyard to a belt
or secure piece of clothing. Ensure the lanyard is
securely fastened to the remote control post. Keep
passengers seated and away from helm controls
at all times. Never leave the helm unattended when
the engines are running.
WARNING
LANYARD MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE
OPERATOR WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
A QUALIFIED OPERATOR MUST BE IN
CONTROL AT ALL TIMES. READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE OWNER'S MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING VESSEL.
WARNING
AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH!
BEFORE MAKING HEADWAY ENSURE
THAT ALL PASSENGERS ARE OCCUPYING
DESIGNATED SEATS. ENSURE THAT DRIVER
HAS UNOBSTRUCTED VISIBILITY IN
BOTH FORWARD AND AFT SECTORS.
CAUTION
IF THE LANYARD IS IN THE "OFF" POSITION,
THE ENGINE WILL CRANK OVER BUT WILL
NOT START. ENSURE SAFETY LANYARD IS
ATTACHED SECURELY TO A BELT OR
SECURE PIECE OF CLOTHING AND THE
REMOTE CONTROL PANEL.
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