Carver 396 Motor Yacht 2003, Owner'S Manual

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The helm controls allow you to engage the boat’s en-
gines, control the boat’s speed and engine RPMs, and
control the direction in which the boat is traveling.
Two shift/throttle levers allow you to both shift the
engines from neutral to forward or reverse and control
the engine RPMs. With the levers in the center position,
the engines remain in neutral at their lowest RPM
levels. Lifting the levers above the neutral position
shifts the engines to forward and increases the RPM
levels. Lowering the levers below the neutral position
shifts the engines to reverse and increases the RPM
levels.
The shift/throttle levers are located on the starboard
side of the steering wheel. The outboard lever controls
the starboard engine and the inboard lever controls the
port engine. The engines can be shifted/throttled inde-
pendently to improve maneuverability in tight quarters.
A neutral safety switch is incorporated into the linkage
of each shift/throttle lever. When properly adjusted, the
safety switch does not permit you to start an engine
while it is in gear.
Because your boat has dual engines, it is recommended
that you operate the engines at the same speed while
cruising. This reduces engine noise and vibration, and
improves engine efficiency.
Use the optional engine synchronizer gauge to monitor
the speed of each engine. Adjust the shift/throttle levers
so that the synchronizer gauge needle is centered.
NOTE: Aligning the shift/throttle levers with each other
does not necessarily mean the engines are synchronized.
To accurately synchronize the engines, rely on the ta-
chometers or the engine synchronizer gauge.
Engine Synchronizer
The optional engine synchronizer allows you to elec-
tronically and mechanically interconnect both engine
shift/throttle levers. This allows you to increase and
decrease engine speed using one lever. This also keeps
the engines precisely synchronized. Refer to the OEM
information for details on operating the engine synchro-
nizer.
Helm Controls
Shift/Throttle
Levers
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If you turn the ignition switch key
and the engine starter fails to
engage, it may be because the
neutral safety switch for that
engine is slightly out of adjust-
ment. If this happens, wiggle the
shift lever for that engine forward
and aft until the starter engages.