Normal Operation; Entering Sync Mode; Entering Cruise Mode; Adjusting Cruise Speed - Crusader 5.0L MPI Instruction Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - 5

NORMAL OPERATION

Prior to and/or after turning OFF the Crusader Sync/
Cruise system, the operator has total, independent
control of the engines. The engines may be operated
independent of each other as required by the location
and circumstances of the operators' surroundings.
The use of Normal Operation is recommended when
leaving the dock, operation in close maneuvering
situations and when performing docking maneuvers.

ENTERING SYNC MODE

Refer to Figure 5-6.
Enter Sync Mode at idle, in Neutral gear. Once you
have entered Sync Mode, you must have the Master
handle in the Idle/Start position whenever you are
shifting the transmissions into or out of gear. Remember
that Sync Mode enables both engines to be operated by
a single throttle handle, the Master.
1. Position both throttles to their Idle/Start position.
Perform the engine starting procedure for both
engines. Refer to the Starting the Engine
procedure in this section of the manual.
2. Press the Syn/Cru Mode switch (A) to the ON
position.
3. Press the Speed Set/Cancel switch (B) to the
Cancel position.
4. With the Sync Lamp fl ashing or steady ON,
slowly push the Slave engine throttle handle to
the full forward position.
5. The operator now has control of both engine
speeds by using the Master throttle handle, only.
NOTE: If the Slave throttle position is below the Master
throttle position the Sync Lamp will be fl ashing. When
the Slave handle is moved equal to or above the Master,
the Sync Lamp will remain steady ON. The Master
engine only has throttle authority up to the position of the
Slave handle. For example, Sync is engaged at 1000
RPM, the Slave handle is then placed at the half throttle
position. As the Master throttle position is increased,
both engines will run at the same RPM up to the Slave
handle position. If the Master handle is pushed beyond
the Slave position, the Master engine will continue to
increase in engine speed, but the Slave engine will
remain at the engine speed allowed at the half throttle
position. The Sync Lamp will begin fl ashing indicating
that Sync Mode is requested, but the Slave engine
cannot be synced with the Master. Sync Mode can be
resumed by placing the Slave handle in a position equal
to or beyond the Master handle. The Sync Lamp will be
ON when you are synced.
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Sync
(D)
ON
(A)
Syn/Cru
OFF
Figure 5-6 Sync/Cruise Control Panel (Typical)

ENTERING CRUISE MODE

NOTE: You must be in Sync Mode prior to entering
Cruise Mode.
1. Move the Master throttle to the desired engine
speed.
2.. Press the Speed Set/Cancel switch (B) to the
Set position. Slowly, push the Master handle to
the full forward position.
3. The Cruise Lamp (E) should be steady ON
indicating that Cruise Mode is engaged.
NOTE: The operator may reduce the speed of the
engines, at any time, by reducing the Master throttle
handle position below the cruise speed set point. The
Cruise Lamp (E) will begin fl ashing. Returning the
Master throttle handle to any point above the cruise
speed set point will resume the previous set speed. The
Cruise Lamp will be ON.
NOTE: The Master and Slave throttle handles should
both be in the full forward positions. This allows the
electronic engine control suffi cient range to adjust and
maintain the engines at the desired set speed.
ADJUSTING THE CRUISE SET SPEED
1. Press the Speed (+)/Res / (-) switch (C) to the
(+)/Res position will increase engine speed 20
RPM per switch cycle.
2. Press the Speed (+)/Res / (-) switch (C) to the (-)
position will decrease engine speed 20 RPM per
switch cycle.
3. Press and hold the Speed (+)/Res / (-) switch (C)
for 3 seconds or longer will cause the speed to
slowly ramp up ((+)/Res) or down (-). Release
the switch when the desired engine speed is
achieved, this will be the new set speed.
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Cruise
(E)
Set (+)/Res
(B) (C)
Speed Speed
Cancel (-)