Control function operation
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Moving the remote control levers forward
from the neutral position shifts into the for-
ward position, and then as the levers are
moved farther, accelerates the engines for
more thrust. Moving the levers back from the
neutral position shifts into the reverse posi-
tion, and then as the levers are moved farther,
accelerates the engines for more thrust.
For cruising, adjust the remote control levers
so both engines are running at the same en-
gine speed.
TIP:
Because of the mechanical throttle linkage,
the remote control levers may not be exactly
even with one another when the engines are
running at the same engine speed.
1
Neutral position
2
TDE position
3
Forward position
4
Reverse position
5
Shift
6
Fully closed
7
Throttle
8
Fully open
TIP:
This boat is equipped with a “start-in-gear”
protection. The engines will not start unless
the levers are in the neutral position.
This boat uses a direct-drive propulsion sys-
tem. Therefore, jet thrust is always being pro-
duced while the engines are running. The
direction of the boat is controlled by the shift
gates, which direct the flow of the jet thrust as
follows:
Neutral
The shift gates are dropped down part way
over the jet thrust nozzles. The neutral posi-
tion balances forward and reverse thrust to
help keep the boat from moving, although
some movement may occur.
1
Shift gate
2
Jet thrust nozzle
Forward
When the remote control levers are initially
moved to the forward position and the boat is
operating at a slow speed, the shift gates are
lifted up slightly from the neutral position and
jet thrust is directed downward at an angle.
This function, which is called the thrust direc-
tional enhancer (TDE), helps to provide good
handling response when the steering wheel is
turned, even though there is less thrust avail-
able at low engine speeds.
N
1
F
8
7
3
R
4
2
5
5
7
6
8
6
1
1
2
2
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