Mercury MerCruiser Axius SeaCore 350 MAG, Manual

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Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
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MAY 2011 Page 37
Zero Effort Features
a - Shift ever
b - Throttle lever
c - Trim/tilt switch
Shift Lever -
Shift functions are controlled by the movement of the shift lever. Shift into reverse by moving the shift lever to its aft
position. Shift into neutral by moving the shift lever to its center position. Shift into forward by moving the shift lever to its forward
position.
Throttle Lever -
Throttle functions are controlled by the movement of the throttle lever. Increase the RPM by moving the throttle
lever forward. Achieve Wide Open Throttle (WOT) by placing the throttle lever in its full forward position. Decrease RPM by moving
the throttle lever back. Achieve minimum RPM (idle) by placing the throttle lever in its full aft position.
Trim/Tilt Switch -
Refer to
Power Trim
.
Power Trim
Power trim allows the operator to adjust the sterndrive angle while underway, to provide the ideal boat angle for varying load and
water conditions. Also, the trailering feature allows the operator to raise and lower the sterndrive unit for trailering, beaching,
launching, low speed (below 1200 RPM engine speed) and shallow water operation.
!
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.
For best performance trim the sterndrive unit so that the boat bottom is at a 3‑5° angle to the water.
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Trimming sterndrive unit up/out can:
•
Generally increase top speed
• Increase clearance over submerged objects or a shallow bottom
• Cause boat to accelerate and plane off slower
• In excess, cause boat porpoising (bouncing) or propeller ventilation
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