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192 Islander
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2.5
seCtIon 2 • general Boat arrangeMent
7. DescripTion of Major conTrols
a. Gear shifT/ThroTTle conTrol
The shift/throttle control unit for the engine activates by
the shifting mechanism and the throttle (Fig 2.5.1). The
control must be in neutral position to start your engine.
Moving the lever forward rst engages the forward gear.
Further forward movement increases engine speed
and propeller RPM, moving the boat faster. To shift to
reverse, bring the control lever back to neutral position,
then move it further back to engage the reverse gear.
Further rearward movement of the lever increases engine
speed and propeller RPM, moving the boat faster in
reverse.
Shift/throttle controls are equipped with a "throttle only"
mechanism which allows the shift mechanism to be to
be disengaged from the throttle. This allows the throttle
to be advanced without shifting the transmission when
starting. It may be necessary to use the "throttle only"
button in order to pump fuel into the engine for ease in
starting.
The "throttle only" mechanism may be differ from one
style gear/throttle unit to another. Refer to your Gear
Shift & Throttle Manual for propeller operation of this
feature.
The throttle control adjusts the RPM of the engine and
thus, the rotational speed of the propeller. Regulating the
RPM of the engine controls the speed of the boat.
b. poWer TriM uniT anD GauGe
The Power Trim allows the operator to raise and lower
the stern drive unit while underway to provide the ideal
boat angle (in relation to water surface) for a given load
and water condition. (See Figure 2.5.2)
Trimming UP rotates the stern drive and propeller away
from the transom. Trimming DOWN rotates the stern
drive and propeller closer to the transom.
When the stern drive is trimmed DOWN, the bow of your
boat is being forced down. If the trim is in the full DOWN
position when accelerating from idle to plane, the boat
will plane faster with less bow rise. Once on plane, the
stern drive unit can be trimmed UP slightly. This will
raise the bow of the boat slightly and increase speed.
You will need to try small differences in the stern drive
position to determine the trim position you prefer under
various conditions.
Cockpit can ll with water if boat is moving forward,
when it is put into reverse.
Before shifting into reverse, shift to neutral, wait
for the boat to stop moving forward, then shift into
reverse.
! CAUTION
SIDE MOUNT CONTROL
(FIG. 2.5.1)
Power Trim
Switch
"Throttle Only"
Button
(push in and hold
while moving shift
lever forward)
Ignition Sutdown
Switch
Throttle Lock
Button
Lanyard and Clip
Forward motion creates forward moving water called a
"following" wake. If the boat is moving forward and the
shift/throttle is moved quickly from forward to reverse,
the boat will stop rapidly and then move backward. The
following wake continues to move forward and can rise
about the transom and ood the boat.
Do not shift into reverse to quickly. Wait for the following
wake to dissapate.
eFFeCts oF power trIM
(FIg. 2.5.2)
DOWN UP
DOWN UP
DOWN UP