Helm Controls; Introduction To Mechanical Remote Control Box - Regal LS4 Owner's Manual

Helm Controls

Introduction to Mechanical Remote Control Box

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SIDE MOUNT O/B REMOTE CONTROL BOX
1. Neutral Interlock Trigger (Mounted under handle)
2. Up and Down Trim Buttons (Trim O/B drive)
3. Remote Control (Side Mount-Single Lever)
4. Throttle Only Button
5. Safety Lanyard Switch
6. Safety Lanyard Cord w/ Attachment Device
The mechanical remote control box is standard
equipment with the Yamaha outboard engine. With
this system control cables are used for both shift
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and throttle modes. Read and understand the con-
trol box shift and throttle functions before venturing
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out in the water. At that point practice using the re-
mote control until you understand its functions and
how the vessel reacts to it. Practice maneuvering
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in an uncluttered environment.
For more detailed information refer to your Yama-
ha outboard owner's manual and the information
packet
along with the internet. Also, contact your closest
authorized Regal dealer for technical service and
advice.
Functions Of Mechanical Control Box Components
Neutral Interlock Switch
To shift control make sure the remote control han-
dle is straight up which is the neutral position and
engine is started and in idle mode.
To engage forward gear squeeze the trigger up and
hold trigger momentarily while shifting the remote
control lever forward (toward bow). Once forward
gear is reached by moving the remote control han-
dle further forward increased throttle is obtained
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locked in forward gear.
To engage reverse gear squeeze the trigger up and
hold trigger momentarily while shifting the remote
control backward (toward stern). Once reverse
gear is reached by moving the remote control han-
dle further backward increased throttle is obtained
locked in reverse gear.
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