899883192 - Valiant

Section 3 - On the Water
STOPPING THE ENGINE
b. Turn the ignition key to "start." Release key when the engine starts and allow the
switch to return to the "on" position.
6. If the engine does not start after step 5:
a. Move the remote control handle.throttle lever to the full throttle position, then return
to 1/4 throttle.
b. Turn the ignition key to "START." Release key when the engine starts and allow
the switch to return to the "on" position.
7. Inspect the power package for fuel, oil, water, and exhaust leaks.
8. Move the control handle with a firm, quick motion forward to shift to forward gear, or
backward to shift to reverse. After shifting, advance throttle to desired setting.
NOTICE
Shifting into gear at engine speeds above idle will damage the drive system. Shift the
drive into gear only when the engine is operating at idle.
1. Move the remote control handle to neutral/idle and allow the engine to slow to idle
speed. If engine has been operated at high speed for a long period of time, allow the
engine to cool at idle speed for 3 to 5 minutes.
2. The engine can be stopped by any one of the following 4 methods:
a. Move the ignition key switch to the "ACCESSORY" or "OFF" position. The engine
will stop and the control system will be deactivated.
b. Depress the start/stop button, if equipped. The engine will stop and the control
system will remain active.
c. Momentarily move the ignition key switch to the "START" position, then release
immediately. The control system will recognize that the engine is running and will
stop the engine. The control system will remain active. Moving the ignition key
switch to the "START" position again will issue a start request to the control system
and the control system will start the engine, if appropriate.
d. Activate the lanyard stop switch, if equipped. The engine will stop, but the control
system will remain active. The control system will not allow the engine to start if
the lanyard stop switch is activated.
Throttle‐Only Operation
NOTE: When operating in throttle only (neutral) mode, the DTS Control System will not
allow the engine speed to increase above 3500 RPM.
Zero effort remote controls: Zero effort remote controls have seperate throttle control
and shift control levers. Advancing the throttle control lever beyond the idle position while
the shift control lever is in the neutral position will cause engine speed to increase, but only
up to the maximum neutral engine speed of 3500 RPM.
! WARNING
The Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Zero Effort control can shift the engine or transmission
at speeds greater than idle, causing unexpected boat movement, which may result in
injury, death, or property damage due to loss of boat control. Always place the throttle
control lever in the idle position before moving the shift control lever into forward or
reverse gear position.
Panel Mount and Console Mount Remote Controls: Panel mount and console mount
remote controls are equipped with a throttle only button. To activate throttle only mode:
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