Shifting And Control Speed - Four winns V Series Owner's Manual

Figure F4: Electronic Control - Dual Binnacle
(Inboard & IPS Control Shifter Shown - Models may vary)
NOTICE
Allow the engine to idle for the first ten
seconds. Monitor all instruments and displays
to ensure normal readings are shown. Check
that no alarms are displayed and that no
warning lights are flashing. Then warm the
engine at low speed and low load until engine
reaches normal temperature before full power
is used.
NOTICE
If your boat is equipped with a non-OEM
remote control system, ask your dealer how to
properly operate it.
B. Shifting and Control Speed
1. Move shift/throttle lever(s) to the neutral idle
position. Placing the shift/throttle levers in the
neutral detent position will engage neutral start
switch and allow engine to start. The engine can
not be started if the control lever is in any other
position but NEUTRAL. See Figure F5.
Figure F5: Control Lever Positions - Dual Binnacle
(Representative View - Models may vary)
Control Systems - Section F
N - Neutral position. Drive-unit is disengaged
and the engine runs at idle speed.
F - Drive-unit engaged for forward movement
(ahead).
R - Reversing drive-unit engaged for rearward
movement (astern).
T - Adjustment of engine speed.
DO NOT shift into FORWARD or REVERSE
unless engine is running. Damage to the shift
system could result from trying to shift without
the engine running. Carefully check function of
all control and engine systems before leaving
the dock.
2. To go FORWARD - move the shift/throttle lever(s)
forward. Once forward gear engagement is
complete, push shift/throttle lever(s) forward until
desired speed is achieved.
3. To go in REVERSE - move the shift/throttle
lever(s) rearward. Once rearward gear engage-
ment is complete, push shift/throttle lever(s)
rearward until desired speed is achieved.
DO NOT shift from forward to reverse when the
boat is planing.
DO NOT shift if engine speed is above 1500
RPM. Shifting at higher engine speeds can
place unnecessary stress on the drive-unit or
cause engine to stop.
4. To go from FORWARD to REVERSE, or
REVERSE to FORWARD; always pause at
NEUTRAL and allow engine speed to return
to idle. Note: On certain controls, a beep will
sound to indicate that the control lever is in
NEUTRAL.
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