Remote Control Unit The gear shift release, throttle lock, and engine speed control are combined in one lever. The gear shift release can be simply disengaged so that only engine speed is affected. The Volvo Penta controls are available for top or side mounting. The control levers have an adjustable friction brake. A neutral position switch, available as an accessory, allows the engine to be started with the drive disengaged. Your boat may be equipped with remote controls other than those described below.
If Volvo Penta controls are not used, ask your dealer for operating instructions for the remote control used in your boat since operation and function may differ from Volvo Penta remote controls. Single Lever Control Operation Both the gear shift release and engine speed control are operated using the single lever ( 1 ). N Neutral position (drive is disengaged and the engine runs at idle speed). F Drive/forward gear engaged for forward move- ment (ahead). R Drive/reverse gear engaged for backward movement (astern). T Engine speed control. 7743722 - Downloaded from www.volvopenta.com 13/05/2008 20:17:06 NOTE! The engine can be started only if the drive is in neutral.
21183 Shifting from Neutral To move the remote control lever from the neutral de- tent position, depress the throttle lock ( 3 ), then move the control lever in the desired direction. Disengaging the Shift Function The gear shift can be disengaged so that the control lever affects only the engine speed. 1. Move the lever ( 1 ) to the neutral position ( N ). 2. Press the gear shift release button ( 2 ) in and hold it down while moving the control lever forward to the shift position ( F ). 3. Release the gear shift release button. The indicator begins to flash to acknowledge that the shift function is disengaged. The lever now only affects the engine speed (RPMs).
In this position the engine speed is limited to a maximum of 1500 rpm. When the lever is moved back to the neutral position it will automatically re-engage. 22788 CAUTION! Take care not to engage the reverse gear/drive unintentionally. 21186 VPA 7743722 English 10-2004 29 Controls Controls