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3.
To go in REVERSE - Briskly move the shifter levers
rearward. Once rearward gearengagement is com-
plete,pushthrottleleversforwarduntildesiredspeed
is achieved.
NOTICE
Priming is not necessary for EFI engines. Refer
to the engine owner’s manual for additional
information.
C. Warm Engine Starting
DO NOT shift from forward to reverse when the
boat is planing.
1.
2.
Move shifter levers to the neutral detent position and
throttle levers to the idle position.
Turn key switch to START position and hold until en-
ginestarts,butDONOTholdinstartpositionformore
than ten seconds. If engine does not start, let go
momentarily, then try again.
NOTICE
DONOTshiftifenginespeedisabove800RPM.
4.
5.
To go from FORWARD to REVERSE, or REVERSE
to FORWARD; always pause at NEUTRAL and al-
low engine speed to return to idle.
2b. For diesel engines, you must first turn the ignition
key to the ON position and wait 30 seconds, allow-
ing preheaters to activate. After 30 seconds, turn
key switch to START position and hold until engine
starts. DO NOThold in STARTposition for more than
ten seconds.
After shifting is completed, slowly push throttle le-
vers forward until desired speed is achieved.
3.
As soon as engine starts, release key to the ON or
RUNposition.
Any time the boat is operated, be aware of
changes in shift system operation. A sudden
increase in shift effort of the shifter levers, or
other abnormal operation, indicates a possible
problem in the shift system. If this occurs, the
following precautions must be taken:
NOTICE
NEVER turn key to STARTposition when engine
is running.
D. Shifting and Control Speed
•
With engine running and boat securely tied
to the dock, shift drive into forward and re-
verse to ensure there is gear engagement.
NOTICE
If your boat is equipped with a non-OEM remote
control system, ask your dealer how to properly
operate it.
•
Whendockingtheboat,alldockingmaneu-
versmustbeperformedatslowspeed. Pay
special attention to other boaters. Passen-
gers should be informed of potential prob-
lems and precautions taken.
1.
Move shifter levers to the neutral detent position and
throttle levers to the idle position. Placing the shifter
levers in the neutral detent position will engage neu-
tral start switch and allow engine to start.
Ifyoususpectthereisaproblem,seeyourMerCruiser®,
Caterpillar® or Volvo Penta® dealer as soon as pos-
sible for proper diagnosis and required service or adjust-
ment. Continued operation could result in damage to
the shift mechanism and loss of control.
DO NOT shift into FORWARD or REVERSE un-
less engine is running. Damage to the shift sys-
tem could result from trying to shift without the
engine running. Carefully check function of all
control and engine systems before leaving the
dock.
E. Stopping Engine
1.
2.
Moveshifter levers totheNEUTRALposition. Place
throttle levers in idle position.
2.
To go FORWARD - Briskly move the shifter levers
forward. Onceforwardgearengagementiscomplete,
push throttle levers forward until desired speed is
achieved.
Turn ignition key to the OFF position.
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