Dual Lever Control - Volvo Penta TAMD74A-A Operator's Manual

Controls
Friction brake
The control is fitted with an adjustable friction brake for en-
gine speed control.
1. Remove the cover on the control.
2. Set the lever to half acceleration/reverse.
3. Adjust the friction brake. Turn clockwise for stiffer lever
movement and anticlockwise for lighter movement.
4. Refit the cover.

Dual lever control

Manoeuvring
A
The dual lever control has separate levers for shifting (1)
and engine speed control (2).
Control A has a mechanic detent so that shifting can be
performed only when the engine speed lever is in idle
1
speed position. A neutral position switch is available that
allows the engine to be started only when the reverse gear
is disengaged.
2
Black lever (1):
N = Neutral position. Reverse gear disengaged.
F = Reverse gear engaged for moving forwards.
R = Reverse gear engaged for moving backward.
Red lever (2):
Engine speed control.
B Friction brake
The controls are fitted with an adjustable friction brake for
engine speed control.
Adjust the friction brake by turning the screw (control A) or
the lever (control B).
Turn clockwise (+) for stiffer lever movement and
anticlockwise (–) for lighter movement.
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