Controls

This chapter describes the instrument panels sold by Volvo Penta for your engine. If your boat is equipped with controls which are not described here and you feel uncertain about the function, please contact the dealer you purchased the boat from.

Single lever control. Electronic Operation

Both the shift function and engine speed control are controlled using the single lever control.

N = Neutral position (reverse gear/stern drive is disengaged and the engine runs at idle speed).

F = Reverse gear/stern drive engaged for movement ahead.

R = Reverse gear/stern drive engaged for movement astern.

T = Adjustment of engine speed.

NOTE! The engine can only be started if the Control lever is in the neutral position.

Disengaging the shift function

The shift function can be disengaged so that the control lever only affects the engine speed.

1. Move the lever to the neutral position (N)

2. Press the neutral button (N) in and hold it down while moving the control lever forward to the shift position (F).

3. Release the neutral button. The green indicator begins to flash to acknowledge that the shift function is disengaged.

The lever now only controls engine speed. When the lever is moved back to the neutral position it will automatically re-engage. This is confirmed by the green indication which gives constant light.

WARNING! Take care not to engage the reverse gear/stern drive unintentionally.

Friction brake

The control has a friction brake which can be adjusted as necessary to provide lighter or heavier lever action.

Adjusting the friction brake:

1. Stop the engine.

2. Mover the control lever forwards so that the groove in the hub of the control lever is accessible.

3. Position a screwdriver in the groove and remove the plug.

4. Adjust the friction brake (8 mm wrench):

Clockwise = heavier lever action

Counter clockwise = lighter lever action.

5. Reinstall the plug.

Side mounted control lever. Electronic Operation

Both the shift function and engine speed control are controlled using the control lever.

N = Neutral position (stern drive is disengaged and the engine runs at idle speed).

F = Stern drive engaged for movement ahead.

R = Stern drive engaged for movement astern.

T = Adjustment of engine speed.

NOTE! The engine can only be started if the Control lever is in the neutral position.

Two lever control. Mechanical Operation

The two lever control has separate levers for shifting (1) and speed control (2).

The control has a neutral position switch that only allows the engine to be started with the reverse gear in neutral.

Black lever (1):

N = Neutral position. Reverse gear is disengaged.

F = Reverse gear engaged for movement ahead.

R = Reverse gear engaged for movement astern.

Red lever (2): Engine speed control.

A B A Controls

Friction brake

The control has an adjustable friction brake for speed control.

Adjust the friction brake by turning the screw (control A) or lever (control B).