Everglades 320 EX, Owner'S Manual

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Helm Control Systems
provided directly on the control and a master trim
switch that controls all three engines simultane-
ously is located on the port handle.
The port throttle lever controls both the port and
center engine when all three engines are selected
by the engine selector switch.
General control operation is very similar to the
twin engine control. The main difference is that
each engine can be engaged or disengaged by the
operator. Led lights on the control indicate which
engines are selected.
Typically, the center engine is disengaged during
docking and while maneuvering in tight quarters
to improve handling. It can also be disengaged
while operating at slow or trolling speeds to save
fuel. If an engine fails, the selector switch can
be used to operate the boat on the two remaining
engines or just the center engine, if it is available.
When all three engines are selected during normal
operations, the center and port engine are con-
trolled by the port control handle. The computer
automatically synchronizes the rpm of the center
and port engines whenever all three engines are
selected. An engine synchronizer feature in the
Command Link Plus
®
system can be selected to
synchronize all three engines.
Control Functions and Features
The engine controls and Command Link
®
key
pad have integrated switches and indicator lights
which allow the operator to control all aspects of
the boat’s propulsion system. LED lights on the
control pad indicate that the control is activated
and the engines can be started.
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 or all three engines
at the same RPM while cruising. Refer to
Engine Synchronizing in this section and
the control system owner’s manual for more
information regarding engine synchronization.
Typical Yamaha Triple Engine Electronic Control
Typical Yamaha Station Transfer Button
• Trolling feature that allows the operator to
increase or decrease the engine speed in 50
RPM increments while operating at trolling
speeds.