Troll Control - Mercury SmartCraft SC5000 Operation Manual

PROPULSION
Propulsion Data Screens

Troll Control

NOTE: Depending on your engine type, Troll Control feature may not be available.
BASIC OPERATION
IMPORTANT: User must maintain constant helm control while using troll control to
avoid obstacles.
With troll control, you can maintain a trolling speed within a range specific to engine type
without using the throttle. See NOTE: following.
You must stay in the troll control screen while using troll control. If you leave the troll control
screen, troll will automatically disengage.
You can shut off troll control anytime by pushing SELECT, moving the throttle, or shifting
engine into neutral.
NOTE: Avoid using a very low rpm trolling speed for an extended period of time. Doing so could
result in a low-battery voltage condition.
SETTING TROLL CONTROL
1. Press A" to display the TROLL CONTROL display screen.
2. With the engine running, shift engine into gear.
3. Set engine speed at idle.
4. Single Engine – Press SELECT to engage (turn on) the troll control.
Twin Engine – Press SELECT to choose which engine(s) are to be in troll control.
Press A" to select STBD, PORT, or BOTH . Flashing "Setpoint" indicates chosen en-
gine(s). Press SELECT a second time to engage troll control.
5. Press YB to set desired RPM.
NOTE: On dual station installations (2 System Views), you can hand-off the current troll con-
trol configuration from the troll control screen from one unit to the other by pressing SELECT
to engage on the opposite unit.
TURNING OFF TROLL CONTROL
There are three ways to turn off the troll control:
Press SELECT
Move the throttle to a different speed
Shift engine into neutral
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TWIN ENGINE
SINGLE ENGINE
90-892133 JULY 2003