Vetus Mechanical Remote Engine Control SISCO, SICO (PDF)

OWNER'S MANUAL

Cable connection, neutral switch, dual-station set-up, top and side mounting and adjustment of the Vetus RCTOP (top-mount) and SICO / SISCO (side-mount) single-lever engine remote controls.

DocumentVetus Mechanical Remote Engine Control SISCO, SICO, RCTOP Installation & User Manual

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Vetus Mechanical Remote Engine Control SISCO, SICO, RCTOP — Installation & User Manual

Covered Models

Top mount, single lever: RCTOPB, RCTOPBG, RCTOPS, RCTOPSG. Top mount, twin lever: RCTOPTB, RCTOPTBG, RCTOPTS, RCTOPTSG.
Side mount: SICO, SICOG, SISCO, SISCOG.
One lever controls gearbox and throttle. Throttle: pushing or pulling. Gearbox: push-forward/pull-backward or push-backward/pull-forward.
Suits Vetus and Morse 33C cables, OMC type OS and Mercury type KM; the numbered holes in the mechanism correspond to the cable type (table and drawings 1–4 in the PDF).

Pull-Push Cables

Remove the lever and part of the housing (RCTOP..) or the lever and plate (SI(S)CO(G)) before mounting the cables on the mechanism.
Both functions in neutral before connecting.
Enough total cable length; as few bends as possible, bend radius at least 500 mm (20"); clamp every 60 cm (24"); keep away from the exhaust; prevent abrasion; check for free movement.
Always connect the cables to the mechanism first, and to gearbox and throttle only once the complete remote is installed. Check full throttle travel and correct shifting.

Top Mounting (RCTOP)

Mark the holes and opening with the 1:1 drill pattern (RCTOP or RCTOPT – print at 100% and check), using the two brackets as mounting brackets.
Drill, cut out, fit the self-stick spacer, assemble with M5 bolts of the correct length, refit the housing part.
Grease the axle and fit the lever in the desired position (usually vertical); M10 bolt with screwlock (Loctite 243).

Side Mounting (SICO / SISCO)

Needs at least 180 mm (7") behind the bulkhead; bulkhead max. 16 (5/8") as drawn.
Mark and cut with the SICO, SISCO drill pattern (print at 100%); fit the inseal on the back of the plate, attach the mechanism to the plate and bolt the assembly to the bulkhead.
Grease the axle, fit the lever (usually vertical), M10 bolt with Loctite 243; check the cable path.

Adjustment and Operation

Screw 1 sets the friction of the throttle mechanism to suit the throttle counter-pressure.
Button 2 disengages the gearbox so you can only throttle (starting, warming up); it pops out when the lever returns to neutral.
Maintenance: rinse with fresh water, check for loose and worn parts, lubricate with water-resistant lubricant, check cables for wear and corrosion.

Neutral Switch and Two Stations

The built-in neutral switch prevents starting in gear; wiring diagrams: A single station, B two stations, C single station with restart protection, D two stations with restart protection (starter switch, relay, neutral switch, starter relay, charging light, alternator D+/WL).
Two stations per engine: two differential devices, one for the gearbox and one for the throttle.

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