Four winns Horizon 200, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual
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Section C
Page 1
CONTROL SYSTEMS
C - 2 CONTROL OPERATION
A. Carbureted Engines
The shift mechanism on the controls can be disengaged
to allow for easier starting and engine warm-up. See Fig-
ure C1. To disengage:
1. Place control handle in neutral position (B).
2. Press both neutral lock button (A) and shift disen-
gage button (C).
3. Move control handle forward to increase throttle.
Figure C1: Control Operation
The neutral lock and shift mechanism will automatically
engage when the control handle is returned to the neutral
position.
4. Shift Mechanism Engaged (D).
5. Shift Mechanism Disengaged (E).
6. Reverse Shift Range (F).
7. Reverse Throttle Range (G).
8. Forward Shift Range (H).
9. Forward Throttle Range (I).
Refer to the engine manual, included in the owner’s
packet, for additional information on control operation.
C - 1 GENERAL
Control systems permit operation of the engine’s throttle
and shift mechanisms. They consist of three major com-
ponents; the control, and the throttle and shift cables.
Your Four Winns boat is equipped with a single lever con-
cealed side mount or binnacle mount control. This al-
lows you to select forward or reverse gear, regulate en-
gine speed, and ensure shifting is done at low engine
speed.
A start-in-neutral-only feature which prevents starting in
gear is included. Refer to C-3 Neutral Safety Switch in
this section.
Also, the side mount control has a neutral lock button to
prevent accidental shifting. It must be squeezed to per-
mit shifting from neutral to forward or reverse.
Built into the control is a trim control which you can use
to adjust the position of the out drive. Pressing the switch
in the UP position moves the outdrive out and away from
the transom. Pressing the switch in the DOWN posi-
tion moves the outdrive in closer to the transom. The
switch returns to its center neutral position when re-
leased. For additional information see Section B-5.
Neutral is in the center or straight up position. Rotating
the control forward shifts the engine into forward. Rotat-
ing the control aft shifts the engine into reverse. Moving
the lever further forward or aft increases engine speed.
NOTICE
When shifting, ensure engine speed is below
800 RPM to avoid damaging the shifting mecha-
nism.
NOTICE
Allow the engine to warm up before engaging
the shift control. Monitor all instruments while
engine is idling during warm-up.
Specific information on controls and their operation can
be found in the section on “Starting and Operation” in the
engine manufacturer’s manual included in the owner’s
packet.