Mercury Racing HP525 EFI Bravo Sterndrive Series, Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual

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OPERATION
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Remote Controls (Console Mounted Zero Effort)
1. Control the throttle by moving the longer control lever(s) or,
to increase speed, push the control lever forward. Detents
give the movement of the lever a notched, precise feel. The
detents also help hold the lever at the desired engine RPM
to reduce operator fatigue.
NOTICE
Shifting into gear at engine speeds above idle will damage
the gearcase. Shifting into gear when the engine is not
running can misalign the clutch, preventing proper shifting.
Always shift the gearcase into gear when the engine is
operating at idle. If you must shift while the engine is not
operating, rotate the propeller shaft in the appropriate
direction during shifting.
2. Control shifting by moving the shorter control lever(s). This
control shifts the unit into gear with full lever movement.
Move the lever forward to engage the forward gear. Move
lever backward to engage reverse gear. Place the lever in
the center position to shift to neutral. Shifting should occur
only with the engine at idle speed. Always move to the
desired gear position with a quick, firm motion. The control
handle should be adjusted by your dealer to engage
forward, reverse, and neutral when the lever is at the
appropriate detent.
a - Throttle control lever
b - Power trim switch
c - Shift control lever
a
b
c
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