Everglades 455 CC, Owner'S Manual

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Helm Control Systems
4.7 Joystick Controls
A joystick control system is standard equipment on
quad engine boats. The joystick can only be used at
slow speeds. It is engaged by moving the shift and
throttle controls to the neutral position and pressing
the Joystick button on the base of the joystick control
or the keypad on the main engine controls. Once
activated, the boat moves in the direction the joystick
is pushed with engine speed increasing the further
the stick is pushed, up to preset limits. Turning the
knob on the top of the joystick rotates the boat in the
direction the knob is turned. Another button on the
joystick or engine control key pad raises the preset
engine speed for maneuvering in high winds and/or
strong currents.
When the joystick is released, it automatically returns
to center, the engines shift to neutral, rotate to the
straight ahead position, and engine speed is reduced
to idle. It is deactivated by pressing the Joystick
button at the base of the joystick or control keypad
or by moving the shift and throttle control levers.
All engines must be running for the joystick control
to maneuver the boat properly.
Always refer to the engine manufacturer own-
er’s manuals for specific information on the
operation and maintenance for the joystick and
steering control systems on your boat.
DANGER
SOME JOYSTICKS AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEMS
ARE EQUIPPED WITH A FEATURE WHICH USES THE ENGINES
TO AUTOMATICALLY HOLD THE BOAT IN POSITION. THIS
FEATURE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO
PERSONS SWIMMING NEAR THE BOAT OR ATTEMPTING
TO BOARD WHEN IT IS ACTIVATED.
WHEN THE POSITION HOLDING FEATURE IS ACTIVATED:
THE PROPELLERS ROTATE AUTOMATICALLY;
PROPELLER ROTATION MAY NOT BE OBVIOUS;
THE BOAT MAY SUDDENLY MOVE IN ANY DIRECTION;
THE PROPELLERS CAN INJURE PEOPLE IN THE WATER
ANYWHERE AROUND THE BOAT.
IF YOUR BOAT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POSITION HOLDING
FEATURE, THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS APPLY:
ALWAYS ASK THE CAPTAIN BEFORE ENTERING THE WATER.
UNLESS THE CAPTAIN GIVES YOU PERMISSION:
DO NOT GO IN THE WATER; WIND OR WATER CURRENT CAN
MOVE SWIMMERS INTO THE PROPELLERS.
DO NOT SIT OR STAND WHERE YOU COULD FALL
OVERBOARD; YOU MAY LOSE YOUR BALANCE IF THE BOAT
MOVES SUDDENLY.
Yamaha Helm Master Joystick