CHAPTER 3
PROPULSION SYSTEM
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34z
There are 5 positions (front to back).
FORWARD
IDLE FORWARD
NEUTRAL
IDLE REVERSE
REVERSE
SUDDEN MOVEMENT
HAZARD
This control lever governs both
throttle and shifting functions. The boat may
start to move abruptly when the marine gear is
engaged: Ensure the boat is clear of all
obstacles forward and aft. Cautiously shift to the
IDLE FORWARD position then quickly back to
NEUTRAL position. Observe whether the boat
moves as you expect.
Adjustment of Control Handle Pressure &
Detente
See MOM 24
NEUTRAL
These neutral lights will illuminate
steadily when the engine is in the neutral gear.
Lights will flash when the engine is in the throttle
only mode.
TROLL
-/+
Not applicable as trolling or reduced
idle speed functions are not available on the
QSD engines of the 40z.
SYNCH
RONIZATION – Press to automatically
synchronize both engines to match RPM of the
starboard engine... if over 900 RPM and
handles within 10% of each other. IF LED is
YELLOW, conditions are not right for synch to
engage. When RED, synch is engaged. To
DISENGAGE, press “Synch”.
TRANSFER
– Not applicable as it transfers
control to a different helm station.
1 LEVER
OPERATION – An interesting feature that allows both engine throttle/shift functions to
be controlled with the single PORT control handle. To DISENGAGE, shift into neutral and
PRESS the “1 Lever” button.
THROTTLE ONLY
– When in Neutral, PRESS and advance handle to forward detent. Horn will
sound and neutral light will flash. Horn sounds twice when throttle only is engaged. Then
advance engine RPM. To DISENGAGE, move control handle to NEUTRAL then PRESS “Throttle
Only” button. It’s the only way to turn it OFF. Allow the engine RPMs to stabilize at idle before
engaging gears.
There is also a “neutral safety feature” outlined in MOM 19.
