4000 MPC GEN 2 PISTOL GRIP REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION/OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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90-899782001 APRIL 2008
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Occupants could be thrown forward due to unexpected loss of forward motion ‑
a particular concern for passengers in the front of the boat who could be ejected
over the bow and possibly struck by the gearcase or propeller.
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Loss of power and directional control in heavy seas, strong current, or high
winds.
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Loss of control when docking.
5.
Control handle
‑ Operation of the shift and throttle is controlled by the movement of
the control handle. Push the control handle forward from neutral with a quick firm
motion to the first detent for forward gear. Continue pushing forward to increase
speed. Pull the control handle back from neutral with a quick firm motion to the first
detent for reverse gear. Continue pushing back to increase speed.
NOTICE
Failure to rotate the propeller shaft when shifting gears or forcing the shift mechanism
while the engine is not operating can result in product damage. If you must shift gears
with the engine off, manually rotate the propeller shaft in the appropriate direction.
6.
Control handle friction adjustment nut
‑ This nut can be adjusted to increase or
decrease the tension on the control handle. This will help prevent creep of the remote
control handle. Turn the screw clockwise to increase the tension, and
counterclockwise to decrease the tension. The control handle friction adjustment nut
is factory set to a predetermined amount of friction but can be adjusted to a desired
tension.
NOTE: Control handle friction adjustments must be made prior to the installation of the
remote control module to the bezel.
IMPORTANT: Control handle friction is necessary for proper mechanical control
operation. Insufficient friction may cause undesirable throttle arm operation.
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Control handle friction adjusting nut
Selecting and Routing Remote Control Cables
Mercury ‑ Mariner ‑ Force ‑ Mercury MerCruiser
Refer to the
Mercury Precision Parts and Accessories Guide
for the available shift
and throttle cables for your application.
