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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 - Warranty
Total Command Warranty.......................................2
Warranty Registration: United States and
Canada.............................................................2
Warranty Registration: Outside the United States
and Canada......................................................2
Mercury MerCruiser Limited Warranty (Total
Command System Only) .................................3
Transfer of Warranty........................................4
Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
Total Command.......................................................8
Joystick...............................................................8
Switchpad...........................................................9
Section 3 - On the Water
Operation Chart—Total Command........................12
Total Command Operation....................................12
Overview........................................................12
System Start Up.............................................12
Basic System Information...............................13
Advanced System Information...............................14
Total Command Activation Requirements........14
Reading the Indicators......................................14
Status Indicator............................................14
Capacity Indicator........................................15
Fault Indicator..............................................15
Status Indicator Flashing versus Capacity
Indicator Flashing or Solid ...............................16
Maneuvering with the Joystick...............................16
Maneuvering with the Switchpad...........................20
Section 4 - Specifications
Batteries................................................................24
Fuses.....................................................................24
Thrusters...............................................................24
Section 5 - Maintenance
Owner and Operator Responsibilities....................26
Maintenance Schedule..........................................26
System Maintenance.............................................26
Electrical Tests and Measurements...............26
Joystick and Switchpad..................................27
Battery Maintenance..............................................27
AGM Style Batteries.......................................27
Charging System Maintenance.............................27
Total Command Charging System
Components...................................................27
Thruster Motor Maintenance.................................27
General Maintenance.......................................27
Relays...............................................................28
Brushes.............................................................28
Thruster Maintenance............................................28
Propeller Removal..........................................28
Thruster Leg Maintenance.............................29
Installation......................................................29