2-15
220 Dauntless
Section 2 • General Information
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The 220 Dauntless is equipped with a gear shift/
throttle control unit mounted on the console starboard
of the helm (See figure 2.8.1). The gear shift/throttle
control unit activates both the shifting mechanism
and throttle.
The throttle control regulates the RPM of the engine.
Regulating the RPM of the engine will control the
speed of the boat. Moving the lever forward engages
the forward gear. Continuing to move the lever
forward will increase the forward speed of the boat.
Likewise, to reverse power, bring the control lever back
to engage the reverse gear and increase the reverse thrust
by continuing to pull back on the throttle control..
Gear Shift & Throttle Control
The Verado
®
4-stroke
Mercury engine with
digital throttle and
gear shift option
includes a state of the
art “drive-by-wire”
gear shift and throttle
control system. The
Digital Throttle/Shift
(DTS)
®
is the latest
technology in recreational boating.
The DTS
®
system can be monitored through the
Smartcraft
TM
Multi-Gauge Speedometer and
Tachometer displays (See previous page) which will
give you a visual readout of important information
regarding your boats engine, direction, and applicable
fluid capacities.
Digital Throttle/Shift (DTS
®
)
(Optional)
Shift controls into NEUTRAL before starting
engine. Shift only when engine is at idle.
Reversing at high speeds can cause flooding/
swamping due to water being pushed over the
transom.
!
CAUTION
Wind and sea currents can change how your boat
responds while in motion. Understanding your
boat and its reactions at speed will make boating
for you safer and more enjoyable.
NOTICE
REFER TO THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL
IN YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET FOR
COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS, INFORMATION AND
WARRANTY.
Throttle/Shift Control
Fig. 2.15.1
The control must be in the “NEUTRAL” position to start
your engine. Neutral is the most upright position of the
control unit and acts as an idle. While in this position, the
propeller is not rotating.
There is a “THROTTLE ONLY” button on the throttle
control that when depressed will disengage the shifting
mechanism and will allow you to operate the throttle
without engaging the propeller. The button will
automatically engage the shifting mechanism once the
throttle control has been moved back to its center position
(you will hear and feel a click when it is engaged).
THROTTLE/SHIFT CONTROL LEVER
POWER TRIM SWITCH
THROTTLE ONLY BUTTON
1
2
3
1
2
3
TRIM
UP
DN
NEUTRAL
ACTIVE
THROTTLE
ONLY
SYSTEM SELECT
START
STOP