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Chapter 2:
HELM CONTROL SYSTEMS
2.1 General
The helm controls consist of three systems: the engine throttle
and shift controls, the steering system, and the trim tab control
switches. These systems provide the operator with the ability
to control the direction and attitude of the boat from the helm
station.
Each manufacturer of the control components provides an
owner’s manual with its product. It is important that you read
the manuals and become familiar with the proper care and
operation of the control systems.
2.2 Engine Throttle and Shift
Controls
Your boat is equipped with electronic engine controls. The
shift and throttle control features may vary depending on the
engines used. The following control description is typical
of most engine and control installations. Refer to the engine
or control manuals for specific information on the controls
installed on your boat.
The custom flybridge helm pod is designed for single lever
side mount electronic engine throttle and shift controls. If
your boat is equipped with an optional tower, the tower sta-
tion will typically be equipped with a binnacle style control
with a single lever for each engine. The electronic control
system consists of four major components: the helm throttle
and shift controls, the electronic control head and key pad, the
control processor, and the throttle and shift control servos on
the engines. The system is completely electronic and there are
no cables. Movement of the helm control arm sends a signal
to the control processor, located in the engine compartment,
that operates the engine throttle or transmission control lever.
The controls have a single lever for each engine that operates
as a gear shift and a throttle. General operation will include
a position for neutral (straight up and down or slightly aft of
vertical), a forward position (the 1st detent forward of neutral),
and a reverse position (the 1st detent aft of neutral). Advancing
the control lever beyond the shift range advances the throttle
in forward or reverse. Each control is equipped with a means
of permitting the engine to be operated at a higher than idle
RPM while in neutral for cold starting and warm-up purposes.
The control levers are equipped with adjustable control head
detent and friction settings.
Flybridge Engine Controls and Helm
Flybridge Engine Control Head and Control Power Switch
The control head key pad has integrated switches and indica-
tor lights which allow the operator to control all aspects of the
boat’s propulsion system. The most common features activated
or monitored by the keypad are:
• Gear lockout, which allows the engine RPM to be advanced
in neutral safely.
• High idle and slow speed modes which allow the operator
to make small adjustments to engine speed without moving
the main control levers.