Gear Shift And Throttle Control; Ignition - Sea Ray 260 Sundancer Owner's Manual

S
ECTION
8. D
ESCRIPTION OF
A. G S T
EAR HIFT AND
The shift/throttle control unit for the engine activates
by the shifting mechanism and the throttle. The
control must be in the neutral position to start your
engine. Moving the lever forward first engages the
forward gear. Further forward movement increases
engine speed and propeller RPM, moving the boat
faster. To shift to reverse, bring the control lever
back to the neutral position, then move it further
back to engage the reverse gear. Further rearward
movement of the lever increases engine speed and
propeller RPM, moving the boat faster in reverse.
S & T C
(F .2.11.1)
NEUTRAL
(IDLE)
FORWARD
FASTER

IGNITION

SHUTDOWN
SWITCH
Shift/throttle controls are equipped with a "throttle
only" mechanism which allows the shift mechanism
to be disengaged from the throttle. This allows the
throttle to be advanced without shifting the
transmission when starting. It may be necessary
to use the "throttle only" button in order to pump fuel
into the engine for ease in starting.
260 Sundancer ® (275 Sundancer
2 • G
ENERAL
M C
AJOR ONTROLS
C
HROTTLE ONTROL
POWER TRIM
SWITCH
REVERSE
FASTER
"THROTTLE ONLY"
BUTTON
(PUSH IN AND HOLD
WHILE MOVING
SHIFT LEVER
FORWARD)
® )
B A
OAT RRANGEMENT
The "throttle only" mechanism may differ from one
style gear/throttle unit to another. Refer to your Gear
Shift & Throttle Manual for proper operation of this
feature.
The throttle control adjusts the RPM of the engine
and thus, the rotational speed of the propeller.
Regulating the RPM of the engine controls the
speed of the boat.
Forward motion creates forward moving water
called a "following" wake. If the boat is moving
forward and the shift/throttle is moved quickly from
forward to reverse, the boat will stop rapidly and
then move backward. The following wake continues
to move forward and can rise above the transom
and flood the boat.
Do not shift into reverse too quickly. Wait for the
following wake to dissipate.
! CAUTION
Cockpit can fill with water if boat is moving forward,
when it is put into reverse.
Before shifting into reverse, shift to neutral, wait for
boat to stop moving forward, then shift into reverse.
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