Adjusting / Disconnecting throttle linkage at reverse bucket

[WildCatFan54]

For anyone with an E series boat , how can I keep my reverse buckets in the full closed (reverse) down position so as to adjust / disconnect the throttle linkage on top the reverse bucket. Almost impossible to get to in the normal engine off , batteries off position ? On my previous manual cable boat I just pulled the throttle levers back at any time. In reading the owners manual , the black box in storage area behind helm will raise them in case of BCU error but I want them down. May even need to pull the pumps in off season to install Lucky 13 cones ? Every time I stop engine and turn off battery switches they go back to pictured config.

 

[Liftr]

I’m curious for you to get an answer to your question.

But, I’m also curious if it was St Patty’s day, from looking at the green water?!

 

[WildCatFan54]

Lake Cumberland in the fall. Not exactly pristine water !!

 

[AlphaKap]

On the box under the black cover behind the helm. You can set it to manual. Pry the two top covers odd and you can move the buckets.

I should have a pic...will try to find it.

 

[AlphaKap]

Pull those two levers then Pop those two black covers off. Once in manual you can move the buckets down or slide the knobs under those black covers.

 

[WildCatFan54]

Great info , thanks @AlphaKap ! I was mistakenly under the impression that those were ONLY for emergency starting when the buckets were stuck ?