Throttle and Gear Remote Control
When you move the lever, you can feel three positions: Upright is neutral, forward is forward, and backward is reverse. There is a 10° sector where the lever does not affect engine revolutions. In this position, the engine is on idle, about 700 RPM.
Idle Position
The gear is released by pulling the lever to the right and then moving it to the ahead position. The spring load will automatically engage the gear again in the neutral position.
Engine Stop
The engine of a NAUTICAT has an electric stop. The push button on the switch panel energizes a solenoid, which is fitted to the injection pump fuel valve. Reduce revolutions to idle for a few minutes and stop the engine by pressing the button.
Technical Specification
- Throttle and gear lever (wheelhouse): Teleflex A5 or Morse MT
- Cables: Teleflex 401
- Throttle and gear lever (aft deck): Morse MT
- Cables: Teleflex 401
- Engine room lever: Volvo 828164
- Cables: Teleflex 401
Spanners for releasing the steering cylinder from the rudder: 2 Off 24mm = 0.94 in
Coupled Remote Controls
The remote controls are coupled by means of the engine room lever. Refer to chapter 3.1.5 Starting for details.
How to Remove Air from Steering System
To remove air from the hydraulic steering system, you need a funnel connected to a 30-50 cm piece of transparent plastic hose. Apply the hose to the oil filling gap next to the mizzen foot. Fill normal transmission oil through the funnel and turn the outside steering to and fro. As the oil slowly enters, the air will come out as bubbles. Keep turning the helm until no more air comes out. Then squeeze the hose by the root and remove it. Recap the filling cap.
Mind! This is a slow procedure that takes time!