Albemarle 410 CONVERTIBLE Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 21)

410 Convertible

Chapter 2:

HELM CONTROL SYSTEMS

2.1 General

The helm controls consist of three systems: the engine throttle

and shift controls, the steering system, and the trim tab control

switches. These systems provide the operator with the ability

to control the direction and attitude of the boat from the helm

station.

Each manufacturer of the control components provides an

owner’s manual with its product. It is important that you read

the manuals and become familiar with the proper care and

operation of the control systems.

2.2 Engine Throttle and Shift

Controls

Your boat is equipped with electronic engine controls. The

shift and throttle control features may vary depending on the

engines used. The following control description is typical

of most engine and control installations. Refer to the engine

or control manuals for speciﬁc information on the controls

installed on your boat.

The custom ﬂybridge helm pod is designed for single lever

side mount electronic engine throttle and shift controls. If

your boat is equipped with an optional tower, the tower sta

tion will typically be equipped with a binnacle style control

with a single lever for each engine. The electronic control

system consists of four major components: the helm throttle

and shift controls, the electronic control head and key pad, the

control processor, and the throttle and shift control servos on

the engines. The system is completely electronic and there are

no cables. Movement of the helm control arm sends a signal

to the control processor, located in the engine compartment,

that operates the engine throttle or transmission control lever.

The controls have a single lever for each engine that operates

as a gear shift and a throttle. General operation will include

a position for neutral (straight up and down or slightly aft of

vertical), a forward position (the 1st detent forward of neutral),

and a reverse position (the 1st detent aft of neutral). Advancing

the control lever beyond the shift range advances the throttle

in forward or reverse. Each control is equipped with a means

of permitting the engine to be operated at a higher than idle

RPM while in neutral for cold starting and warm-up purposes.

The control levers are equipped with adjustable control head

detent and friction settings.

Flybridge Engine Controls and Helm

Flybridge Engine Control Head and Control Power Switch

The control head key pad has integrated switches and indica-

tor lights which allow the operator to control all aspects of the

boat’s propulsion system. The most common features activated

or monitored by the keypad are:

• Gear lockout, which allows the engine RPM to be advanced

in neutral safely.

• High idle and slow speed modes which allow the operator

to make small adjustments to engine speed without moving

the main control levers.

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