CONSOLE REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
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Description
Part Number
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Screw, #10‑32 x 0.25 slotted binder head
24231
Notice to Installer/Owner
Safety Alerts and Notices
Throughout this publication, "Warnings" and "Cautions," accompanied by the international HAZARD symbol
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, are used to
alert the technician to special instructions concerning a particular service or operation that may be hazardous if performed
incorrectly or carelessly. Observe these safety alerts carefully.
These safety alerts alone cannot eliminate the hazards they signal. Strict compliance to these special instructions when
performing the service, and common sense operation are major accident prevention measures.
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WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT: Indicates information or instructions that are necessary for a particular step or action.
NOTE: Indicates information that helps in the understanding of a particular step or action.
Shifting
IMPORTANT: Observe the following:
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Never shift into or out of gear unless the engine speed is at idle. Shifting at higher than engine idle speed could
cause damage to the gearcase.
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Do not shift into reverse when the forward motion of the boat is greater than a no wake speed. Shifting into
reverse at higher boat speeds could cause the engine to stall, and in some situations, this could cause water to
be drawn into the cylinders, resulting in severe engine damage.
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When shifting, always stop at the neutral position and allow the engine idle speed to stabilize before shifting into another
gear.
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Current console mount remote controls require the operator to press the mechanical lock bar while moving the control
handle out of the neutral position. Older console mount remote controls may not be equipped with the mechanical lock
bar feature.
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Always shift into gear with a quick motion.
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After shifting into gear, advance the lever further to increase speed.
Selecting GEN ll Remote Control Cables
Mercury ‑ Mariner ‑ Force ‑ Mercury MerCruiser
Refer to the
Mercury Precision Parts Accessories Guide
for the available shift and throttle cables for your application. This
control requires the use of Mercury/Quicksilver GEN II shift and throttle cables.
IMPORTANT: Remote control cables must be the correct length. Sharp bends on too‑short of cables result in kinks. Too‑long
of cables require unnecessary bends and/or loops. Both conditions place extra stress on the cables.
