Instrument operation
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Once “Cruise” is displayed in the LCD,
the cruise assist is activated.
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Plus side “
”
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Minus side “
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TIP:
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Once the cruise assist is activated, the set
engine speed can be increased by pushing
the plus side of the switch or decreased by
pushing the minus side. However, the ad-
justment is limited to a maximum of 8 incre-
ments above or below the initial cruise
assist setting. Each time the switch is
pushed, the engine speed will increase or
decrease approximately 100–200 rpm.
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While the cruise assist is activated, the en-
gine speed can also be adjusted by operat-
ing the remote control lever.
To deactivate the cruise assist:
Operate the remote control lever to decrease
the engine speed to 3000 rpm or less. The
LCD will return to the normal display and the
cruise assist will be deactivated.
Reverse RPM control
Engine speed in reverse is limited to approxi-
mately 4500 rpm. If more thrust is required
when the boat is traveling in reverse, use the
reverse RPM control.
WARNING! Be pre-
pared to reduce throttle as soon as the
boat moves as desired. Otherwise, the
boat may become unstable, which could
result in loss of control and an accident.
To activate the reverse RPM control:
(1) Move the remote control lever backward
to open the throttle in reverse.
(2) Increase the engine speed to 4500 rpm,
and then push the plus side of the no-
wake mode/cruise assist switch.
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Plus side “
”
2
Minus side “
”
TIP:
Once the reverse RPM control is activated,
pushing the plus side of the no-wake
mode/cruise assist switch will increase the
available engine speed by approximately 500
rpm in 3 stages up to a maximum of 6000
rpm, and pushing the minus side will de-
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2
Cruise
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