Towsports Panel Mount Features; Electrical System Overload Protection - Mercury 350 Scorpion ECT MerCruiser Operation & Maintenance Manual

TowSports Panel Mount Features

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Lanyard stop switch—The lanyard turns the ignition off whenever the operator moves far enough away from the operator's
position to activate the switch, assuming the operator is attached. Refer to Lanyard Stop Switch for more information.
Control handle—The control handle controls the shift and throttle. Push the control handle forward from neutral with a quick,
firm motion to the first detent for forward gear. Continue pushing forward to increase speed. Pull the control handle back from
neutral with a quick, firm motion to the first detent for reverse gear and continue pushing back to increase speed.
Shift lock—The shift lock allows the engine to shift. The shift lock must always be pressed when moving the control handle out
of the neutral position.
Throttle‑only button (optional)—The throttle only button allows engine throttle advancement without shifting the engine. The
throttle only button can be pressed only when the remote control is in the neutral position, and should only be used to assist in
starting or warming up the engine. The Tow Sport panel mount remote control may use an optional helm‑mounted CAN pad for
throttle only remote control operation. The hand throttle on and off switch kit with the foot throttle can also be used with the Tow
Sport panel mount control.
Throttle‑only operation—The throttle‑only operation allows engine throttle advancement without shifting the engine.
Throttle‑only operation is initiated. when the ignition key switch is in the "OFF" position and the remote control is in the idle/
forward position Refer to Throttle‑only operation—Tow Sports Panel Mount in Section 3. The throttle‑only feature should
only be used to assist in starting or warming up the engine.
Detent tension adjustment screw—Adjust this screw to increase or decrease the effort required to move the control handle
out of the detent positions. Remove the cover and turn the screw clockwise to increase tension.
Control handle tension adjustment screw—Adjust this screw to increase or decrease the tension on the control handle. This
reduces unwanted motion of the handle in rough water. Remove the cover and turn the screw clockwise to increase tension
and counterclockwise to decrease tension.

Electrical System Overload Protection

If an electrical overload occurs, a fuse will open or the circuit breaker will open. The cause must be found and corrected before
replacing the fuse or resetting the circuit breaker.
NOTE: In an emergency, when the engine must be operated and the cause for the high current draw cannot be located and
corrected, turn off or disconnect all accessories connected to the engine and instrumentation wiring. Reset the circuit breaker. If
the breaker remains open, the electrical overload has not been eliminated. Further checks must be made on the electrical
system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
a - Lanyard stop switch
b - Control handle and shift lock
c - Detent tension adjustment screw
d - Control handle tension adjustment screw
e - Throttle only button (on helm‑mounted CAN
pad)
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