Operator Instructions; Control Type; Control Start-Up; Engine Start - MATHERS CONTROLS MicroCommander Installation Instructions Manual

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When operating, if for any reason the clutch oil pressure should
fall below the pressure switch setting, the engine speed will
drop to idle RPM.

8. OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS

8.1 C
ONTROL
MicroCommander is a single lever, electronic marine engine
control providing speed and direction control with one (1) lever.
In the 'NEUTRAL' detent position, the control lever is vertical to
the mounting surface. Throttle is at 'IDLE' speed and clutch is
in 'NEUTRAL'. Movement 15° forward, to the 'AHEAD' detent,
engages the clutch and the throttle remains at 'IDLE'.
Continued forward movement raises the throttle from 'IDLE' to
'FULL' speed as the lever is moved forward to the stop.
Movement 'ASTERN' from 'NEUTRAL', first shifts the clutch
'ASTERN' and then controls speed 'ASTERN'.
8.2 C
ONTROL
When the control system is turned 'ON',
MicroCommander will automatically move to
'NEUTRAL' and 'IDLE' position. An intermittent
'TONE' will sound at all control stations, no
station has control. The operator must depress
the station transfer button to take control. The
'TONE' will stop at all stations and the indicator
light will be 'ON' at the Station-in-Control.
Only one (1) station has control at a time.
8.3 E
NGINE
There are three (3) MicroCommander features related to main
engine 'start':
• The MicroCommander is interlocked to block the engine
'START' signal if the power has not been turned 'ON'.
THIS PRODUCT IS INACTIVE!
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Neutral
Transfer
Button
715-1
Control Head
Figure 16 –
Taking
Command