Regal 2000 ES, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 3
Pushing the throttle control lever forward from the neutral 12
o’clock position to the 11 o’clock position will engage forward gear
with minimal throttle. From the 11 o’clock position to the 9 o’clock
position, the vessel is in forward gear with diff ering levels of throttle
selections.
Pulling the throttle control lever back from the neutral 12 o’clock
position to the 1 o’clock position will engage the reverse gear with
minimal throttle. From the 1 o’clock position to the 3 o’clock
position, the vessel is in reverse gear with diff ering levels of throttle
selections.
As you shift from neutral to forward or reverse, push the neutral
release button, this allows the control lever to come out of the
indented position.
Th
e control lever features a neutral safety switch which ensures
the stern drive and control are in the indented neutral position
for starting the engine. You will hear a distinct sound and will feel
the remote control’s rotation lock, once in the proper position. If
you turn the key to the start position and the engine starter doesn’t
crank the engine, ensure the control lever is in the neutral position.
Your control lever also features a trim control switch. Th
is switch
allows the captain to set the trim for the drive from the helm either
up or down to achieve a plane position. Refer to the vessel operations
chapter for further information on trim angle.
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Typical Control Lever Showing Five Positions