Remote Controls (Console Mounted) - Mercury Bravo Three Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Remote Controls (Console Mounted)

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Control Handle(s) - Operation of the the shift and throttle are
controlled by the movement of the control handle. "Push" the control
handle forward from "Neutral" with a quick firm motion to the first det-
ent 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. Continue pushing back to
increase speed.
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Throttle Only Button - Allows engine throttle advancement with-
out shifting the engine. This is done by disengaging the shift mecha-
nism from the control handle. The throttle only button can be
depressed only when the remote control handle is in the "Neutral"
position, and should only be used to assist in starting the engine.
3
Control Handle Tension Adjustment Screw - This screw can be
adjusted to "Increase" or "Decrease" the tension on the control han-
dle (cover must be removed to adjust). This will help prevent "Creep"
of the remote control handle. Turn screw "Clockwise" to increase ten-
sion and "Counterclockwise" to decrease tension. Adjust to tension
desired.
4
Power Trim Switch - See "Power Trim" section for detailed power
trim operating procedures.
5
Trailer Switch - Used to raise drive unit for trailering, launching,
breaching or shallow water operation. See "Power Trim" for detailed
trailer switch operation.
6
Power Trim Adjustment Switches (Used on Three Button
Trim Control Only) - See "Power Trim" section for detailed power
trim operating procedures.
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