Controls - Volvo Penta MD2010 Instruction Book

Controls

The shift function and engine speed control are combined in one lever. If necessary the shift function can be
easily disengaged so that only the engine speed (rpm) is affected by the lever. The control lever has an adjust-
able friction brake. A neutral position switch is available as an accessory, this will only permit the engine to be
started with the drive/reverse gear disengaged.
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Control lever for tip mounting
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Control lever for side mounting
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Maneuvering
Shifting and engine speed are controlled with the same lever (1).
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N = Neutral position. Drive/reverse gear disengaged.
F = Drive/reverse gear engaged for movement ahead.
R = Drive/reverse gear engaged for movement astern.
T = Engine speed control
Disengaging the shift function
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Move lever (1) to the neutral position (N). Press in button (2), move
the lever slightly forward and release the button. The shift function
is now disengaged and the lever affects only engine speed.
When the lever is moved back to the neutral position it will auto-
matically re-engage.
IMPORTANT! Take care not to engage the drive/reverse gear
by mistake.
Adjusting the friction brake
The friction brake only affects the engine speed control move-
ments.
Lift the cover over the control. For side-mounted controls the
lever must first be removed.
Set the lever to the half-open throttle/reverse position.
Adjust the friction brake. Turning the screw clockwise (+) makes
the lever movement stiffer, while turning counterclockwise (–)
makes it easier to move the lever.
Reinstall the cover and lever.