Controls Friction Brake The remote control has a friction brake, which can be adjusted as necessary, to provide lighter or heavier le- ver action. If you are using a Volvo Penta shift control and you wish to make adjustments to the friction brake, follow the instructions below to make the nec- essary changes. NOTE! Each manufacturer has a particular method for making adjustments to the friction brake. For specific directions on how to adjust a non-Volvo Penta friction brake, please refer to your manufacturer’s manual. Side Mount Remote Controls 1. Make sure the engine is turned off by removing the key from the ignition switch. 1 2. Remove the remote control lever ( 1 ). 3.
Remove the plastic cover that shields the remote control mechanism. 7743722 - Downloaded from www.volvopenta.com 13/05/2008 20:17:06 2 4. Using a screwdriver adjust the friction brake screw ( 2 ) as necessary. Turning the screw clock- wise increases brake effect, while turning it coun- ter clockwise provides lighter lever action. 5. Reinstall the plastic cover and remote control lever. 22762 Top Mount Remote Controls 1. Make sure the engine is turned off by removing the key from the ignition switch. 2. Remove the plastic cover that shields the remote control mechanism. 3. For single lever controls, move the throttle to the forward position.
For dual lever controls, move the port side lever forward and the starboard side lever into reverse. 4. Using a screwdriver adjust the friction brake screw ( 3 ) as necessary. Turning the screw clockwise increases brake effect, while turning it counter clockwise provides lighter lever action. 21188 5. Reinstall the plastic cover. 21189 32 VPA 7743722 English 10-2004