MerCruiser 350 Magnum MPI, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Remote Controls (Panel Mounted)
1
Neutral Lock Bar - Prevents accidental shift and throttle engagement. Neutral lock bar must be pulled “Up” to
move the control handle out of neutral.
2
Throttle Only Button - Allows engine throttle advancement without shifting the engine. This is done by disen-
gaging the shift mechanism from the control handle. The throttle only button can be depressed only when the
remote control handle is in the “Neutral” position, and should only be used to assist in starting the engine.
3
Lanyard Stop Switch - Turns ignition “Off” whenever the operator (when attached to the lanyard) moves far
enough away from the operator’s position to activate the switch. See “Lanyard Stop Switch” at the front of this
manual for safety warning on the use of this switch.
4
Control Handle Tension Adjustment Screw - This screw can be adjusted to “Increase” or “Decrease” the ten-
sion on the control handle. This will help prevent “Creep” of the remote control handle. Turn screw “Clockwise” to
increase tension and “Counterclockwise” to decrease tension. Adjust to tension desired.
5
Control Handle - Operation of the shift and throttle are controlled by the movement of the control handle. “Push”
the control handle forward from “Neutral” with a quick firm motion to the first detent for “Forward” gear. Continue
pushing forward to increase speed. Pull the control handle back from “Neutral” with a quick firm motion to the first
detent for “Reverse” gear. Continue pushing back to increase speed.
! CAUTION
DO NOT shift the control handle into “Reverse” when the engine is not running. Forcing the shift mecha-
nism into “Reverse” when the engine is not running could damage the remote control mechanism.