Mercury 5.7 TowSport MPI, Manual

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Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
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DECEMBER 2014 Page 21
Panel Mount Features
a - Neutral lock button
b - Throttle only button
c - Lanyard stop switch
d - Control handle tension adjustment screw
e - Control handle
Neutral lock button
‑ Prevents accidental shift and throttle engagement. Neutral lock button must be pushed in to move the
control handle out of neutral.
Throttle only button
‑ Allows engine throttle advancement without shifting the engine. This is done by disengaging 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.
Lanyard stop switch
‑ Turns the ignition off whenever the operator (when attached to the lanyard) moves far enough away
from the operator's position to activate the switch. Refer to
Lanyard Stop Switch
for information on the use of this switch.
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 and continue
pushing back to increase speed.
Control handle tension adjustment screw (not visible)
‑ This screw is used to adjust the effort required to move the remote
control handle. Refer to instructions provided with remote control for complete adjustment instructions.
Console Mount Features
a - Control handle
b - Throttle only button
Throttle only button
‑ Allows engine throttle advancement without shifting the engine. This is done by disengaging 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.
Control handles
‑ 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 and 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 and
continue pushing back to increase speed.
Control handle tension adjustment screw (not visible)
‑ This screw is used to adjust the effort required to move the remote
control handle. Refer to instructions provided with remote control for complete adjustment instructions.
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