Everglades 2012 275 CC, Owner'S Manual

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Helm Control Systems
CAUTION
The most common features activated or
monitored by the keypad are:
• Starter lockout, which prevents the engine
from being started in gear.
• Gear lockout, which allows the engine RPM to
be advanced in neutral safely.
• Battery voltage warning indicator that warns
the operator of high or low voltage supplied
to the system (audible alarm).
• An engine synchronization feature that
automatically keeps both engines at the
same RPM while cruising. Refer to Engine
Synchronizing in this section and the control
systems owner’s manual for more information
regarding engine synchronization.
• Trolling feature that allows the operator
to increase the engine speed in 50 RPM
increments while operating at trolling speeds
between 600 - 1000 RPM.
• Station transfer that allows the operator to
transfer control from one station to another
with the push of a button on boats with two
helm stations. Each station must be selected
before the controls will operate from that
station.
These features and others not mentioned require
specific procedures to activate and operate them
properly. Some of the procedures and features
are unique to the engines and other options
installed on your boat. It is essential that you
read the owner’s manual for the controls and be
completely familiar with their operation before
using your boat.
ALWAYS RETURN THE ENGINE THROTTLE LEVER TO THE
ExTREME LOW SPEED POSITION bEFORE SHIFTING. NEVER
SHIFT THE UNIT WHILE ENGINE SPEED IS AbOVE IDLE RPM.
Engine Synchronizer
During most operations of a twin engine boat, it is
advantageous for both engines to be operated at
the same RPM. This reduces noise and vibration
and can increase engine efficiency. Setting the
throttles so that the engines are running the same
RPM (synchronized) can be done by listening to
the engine sounds at low RPM and with the auto-
matic synchronizer feature built into the electronic
engine controls when the engines are operating
above 1000 RPM. Attempting to synchronize the
engines solely by using the tachometer readings
or control lever placement generally will not work.
When the engines are in proper synchronization,
the throttle levers may not necessarily be even.
Please refer to the engine or control owner’s
manuals for more information on the engine
synchronizer and other features for the electronic
controls installed on your boat.
4.3 Neutral Safety Switch
Every control system has a neutral safety switch
incorporated into it. This device prohibits the
engine from being started while the shift lever is
in any position other than the neutral position.
If the engine will not start, slight movement of
the shift lever may be necessary to locate the
neutral position and disengage the safety cutout
switch. Control adjustments may be required to
correct this condition should it persist. See your
Everglades dealer for necessary control and cable
adjustments.
The neutral safety switches should be tested peri-
odically to ensure that they are operating properly.
To test the neutral safety switches, make sure the
engines are tilted down and move the shift levers
to the forward position.
Make sure the throttle control levers are not ad-
vanced past the idle position. Turn the ignition
key to the start position just long enough to briefly
engage the starter for the engine. Do not hold the
key in the start position long enough to start the
engine. The starter should not engage for either
engine. Repeat this test with the shift levers in
reverse and the engine throttles at idle. Again,
the starter should not engage for either engine.
If the starter for either engine engages with the
shift controls in any position other than the neu-
tral position, then the neutral safety switch is not
functioning properly and you should contact your
dealer to have the neutral safety switch repaired
by a qualified marine mechanic before using the
boat. If an engine starts in gear during this test,
immediately move the control lever to the neutral
position and turn the engine off.