Nissan Remote "How it works?"

[ziton]

I have a remote that came with my boat which had a 70hp tohatsu.
I'm considering using it with the 30hp nissan.
How does the throttle work?
I got it to shift into foreward nuetral and reverse.
What is the flat metal lever beside the shifter?
no choke?

 

[pvanv]

Re: Nissan Remote "How it works?"

There are two Morse cables involved; one for shift and another for throttle. The flat lever is the "neutral warm up lever" for increasing the idle during warm up. Carbureted motors in the Tohatsu/Nissan family use push-to-choke unless they are of the modern, "auto by starter" enrichment type.

So choking/enrichment will depend on model of motor.

You can find a manual (Parts catalog) on Elvin's website (Internet Outboards).

 

[ziton]

Re: Nissan Remote "How it works?"

Thanks pvanv elvin's sebsite is very helpful I'll be getting a LU seal kit from him.
Okay I figured out the "neutral warm up lever" and the large lever put it in forward neutral and reverse. How do I make the full throttle work? On older remotes there is a 2 levers one for gear and one for throttle. I've never used a single lever remote before.

There are two Morse cables involved; one for shift and another for throttle. The flat lever is the "neutral warm up lever" for increasing the idle during warm up. Carbureted motors in the Tohatsu/Nissan family use push-to-choke unless they are of the modern, "auto by starter" enrichment type.

So choking/enrichment will depend on model of motor.

You can find a manual (Parts catalog) on Elvin's website (Internet Outboards).

 

[pvanv]

Re: Nissan Remote "How it works?"

The single-lever control operates both cables. The throttle is set to idle when the handle is centered in N, and regardless of whether you shift F or R, it slides the cable the appropriate amount, after about 30 degrees of lever movement (to let you get into gear before adding throttle).

You access the cable clevises in the lower compartment of the control.

R will have a limit to the travel, so you can't operate at WOT in reverse. F will not have that limit. The controls (what model control do you have?) can be reversed to operate either left or right mounting. Some controls have some features that others don't. Hopefully you have an appropriate control for your motor (what is your motor model?)

If this all makes sense, cool. If not, you may want to consult with a dealer mechanic to make sure you have the correct configuration -- and proper adjustment -- for your motor. When Tohatsu/Nissan dealers sell RC motors, they are required to do the control rigging. That way, there's a good chance that they are setup correctly.

 

[ziton]

Re: Nissan Remote "How it works?"

Thanks for the input. I think the reason the throttle isn't working is because they arn't connected. Right?I removed the remote. I was thinking the shift and throttle cables will need to be connected before the single lever function will work.
The remote came off a tohatsu 50 and the presant motor is a nissan 30, same vintage. I bekieve they will match.

 

[pvanv]

Re: Nissan Remote "How it works?"

Yes, you need both cables. If the motors are both 2-strokes, your control is probably OK. Current TLDI controls are a bit different. Both cables attach via clevis fittings, available at any dealer, in the industry-standard manner, and are adjusted with 10-32 locknuts. Cables are purchased by the foot. Typically, both cables want to be the same length.

You will also want to confirm that the electrical "umbilical" cable and fittings match up correctly, so that you get all functionality, including the push-to-start capability.

When discussing parts and service for Tohatsu/Nissan OB's the critical thing is always precise model number (of the format NS30A3 for Nissan, or possibly M50D2 for Tohatsu. The model can usually be found on a silver label on the transom clamp. The prefix letters describe the brand, the numbers are of course horsepower, and the suffix describes major and minor revisions.