Remote Control And Cables; Requirements And Recommendations - Mercury MerCruiser Product Applications Manual

Instrumentation and Controls
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Remote Control and Cables

Requirements and Recommendations

We recommend using Quicksilver remote controls, which have been specifically designed
for compatibility with our engines, and to the same high quality and performance standards.
An extensive array of Quicksilver remote controls and cables are available through the
Mercury Precision Parts Accessories Guide.
A single lever control (shift and throttle function in same lever) or a two-lever control
(separate shift and throttle levers) can be used on single station applications. Two-lever
controls are required on dual station (helm) applications.
• Remote control must provide a cable travel (at engine end).
• The remote control must be set up to retract the shift cable when going into FORWARD
gear on Velvet Drive 71C and 72C in-line transmissions. On Velvet Drive 5000 and all
Hurth transmissions, shift cable actuation must be set up to achieve the desired
propeller rotation. See information in Section 2 - Transmission and Drive Line.
Transmission failure may occur. Velvet Drive Transmission Warranty is jeopardized if the
shift lever poppet ball or spring is permanently removed, if the shift lever is repositioned
or changed in any manner or if remote control and shift cable do not position shift lever
exactly as shown.
• The remote control must be set up to fully extend the throttle cable for idle.
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1 - Connector to boat harness
2 - Trim (Sterndrive only)
3 - Tach
4 - Key on (+)
5 - Temp
Function
Shift
Throttle
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6 - Oil
7 - Ground (–)
8 - Can (+) or spare
9 - Can (–) or spare
10 - 12V (+)
Remote Control Cable Travel
Travel [with 6.8-9 kg (15-20 lb.) load applied]
70– 80 mm (2-3/4–3-1/8 in.)
70–80 mm (2-3/4–3-1/8 in.)
CAUTION
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