Special Digital Throttle And Shift (Dts) Features - Mercury 8.2L MAG/H.O./SeaCore Sterndrive Operation And Maintenance Manual

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4.
Control handle tension adjustment screw ‑ This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the tension on the control
handle. This will help prevent unwanted motion of the remote control handle in rough water. Turn screw clockwise to
increase tension and counterclockwise to decrease tension. Adjust to tension desired.
a
b
NOTE: The control handle tension and detent tension screws may require periodic maintenance adjustment.

Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Features

The DTS system features several alternate operational modes for the electronic remote control (ERC) levers.
Item Control
a
Trim control (handle)
b
"Stop/Start"
c
"Transfer"
d
"Throttle‑only"
e
"+"
f
"–"
g
"Dock"
h
Neutral light
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a -
b -
c -
c
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a
Slim binnacle ERC
Raises and lowers the engine for best efficiency, or for conditions such as shallow water,
trailering, etc.
Allows the operator to start or stop the engine without the use of the key switch. The key switch
must be in the run position for the start/stop switch to function.
Allows boat control to be transferred to a different helm.
Allows the boat operator to increase engine RPM for warm‑up without shifting the transmission
into gear.
Increases brightness settings for CAN pad, VesselView and SmartCraft gauges.
Decreases brightness settings for CAN pad, VesselView and SmartCraft gauges.
Reduces control lever operation throttle capacity to approximately 50% of normal control lever
throttle demand.
Illuminates when the drive is in the neutral gear position. The lights flash when the engine is in
throttle only mode.
Section 1 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
Caps (2)
Detent tension adjustment
Control handle tension adjustment
STOP/
START
h
N
g
DOCK
TRANSFER
THROTTLE - ONLY
f
Function
b
c
d
e
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