MerCruiser Axius 350 MAG, User Manual

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Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
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2. Turn the screw clockwise to increase tension on the control handle and
counter‑clockwise to decrease tension.
3. Adjust to desired tension.
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a
b
Starboard side with side cover removed.
a - ERC handle tension adjustment screw, labeled "De"
b - ERC handle detent tension adjustment screw, labeled "Fr"
Joystick—Basic Operation
The joystick offers precise, intuitive control of your boat during low speed and docking
maneuvers. Engine speed is limited in this mode to prevent excessive prop wash or
unacceptable boat dynamics during maneuvers.
Though joystick operation is easy and intuititve, you should avoid using it until you have
the opportunity to become familiar with the joystick in open water. Thereafter, you should
occaisionallly practice operating without the joystick in case the joystick becomes
inoperable.
Power Trim
Power trim allows the operator to adjust the sterndrive angle while underway to achieve
the ideal boat angle for varying load and water conditions. The trailering feature allows the
operator to raise and lower the sterndrive unit for trailering, beaching, launching, low speed
(below 1200 rpm), and shallow water operation.
ERC TRIM CONTROL
!
WARNING
Excessive trim can cause serious injury or death at high speeds. Use caution when
trimming the sterndrive, and never trim out beyond the gimbal ring support flanges while
the boat is underway or at engine speeds above 1200 RPM.
Some ERC's will have a single button for trimming both sterndrives simultaneously or may
have separate buttons for each sterndrive unit.