{"title":"Vetus Mechanical Remote Engine Control SISCO, SICO, RCTOP — Installation \u0026 User Manual","description":"\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/om-manual-v2.css\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.mpom .om-tbl.nw td+td{white-space:nowrap}.mpom details.om-dd{position:relative;margin:0}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.mpom .om-dd-menu{position:absolute;left:0;top:calc(100% + 6px);min-width:100%;width:max-content;max-width:360px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3e5e8;border-radius:6px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.14);z-index:30;padding:6px}.mpom .om-dd-menu a{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#2a2b2a!important;text-decoration:none!important}.mpom .om-dd-menu a:hover{background:#f5f6f8}.mpom .om-dd-menu small{font-weight:400;color:#5f6368;white-space:nowrap}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mpom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-head\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"om-tag\"\u003eOWNER'S MANUAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"om-lead\"\u003eCable 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDocument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVetus Mechanical Remote Engine Control SISCO, SICO, RCTOP Installation \u0026amp; User Manual\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePDF · 16 pages · 2.7 MB\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\" style=\"border-bottom:0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLanguage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnglish\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-acts\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"om-dd\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"om-btn dl\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 4v11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7 10 5 5 5-5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 20h14\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Download PDF ▾\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"om-dd-menu\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Vetus-SISCO-SICO-RCTOP-Mechanical-Remote-Engine-Control-Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwner's Manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePDF · 16 p.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Vetus-SISCO-SICO-RCTOP-Remote-Control-Manual-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder edition (2014)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePDF · 16 p.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Vetus-RCTOP-Drill-Pattern.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrill pattern RCTOP (scale 1:1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePDF · 1 p.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Vetus-RCTOPT-Drill-Pattern.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrill pattern RCTOPT (scale 1:1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePDF · 1 p.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Vetus-SICO-SISCO-Drill-Pattern.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrill pattern SICO, SISCO (scale 1:1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePDF · 1 p.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-btn buy\" href=\"\/collections\/vetus-marine-engine-controls\"\u003eView Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-toc\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#om-models\"\u003eModels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-cables\"\u003eCables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-install\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-use\"\u003eUse \u0026amp; Wiring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-products\"\u003eProducts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Vetus-SISCO-SICO-RCTOP-Mechanical-Remote-Engine-Control-Manual-Cover.png\" alt=\"Vetus Mechanical Remote Engine Control SISCO, SICO, RCTOP — Installation \u0026amp; User Manual\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-models\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eCovered Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop mount, single lever: RCTOPB, RCTOPBG, RCTOPS, RCTOPSG. Top mount, twin lever: RCTOPTB, RCTOPTBG, RCTOPTS, RCTOPTSG.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide mount: SICO, SICOG, SISCO, SISCOG.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne lever controls gearbox and throttle. Throttle: pushing or pulling. Gearbox: push-forward\/pull-backward or push-backward\/pull-forward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits 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).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-cables\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003ePull-Push Cables\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the lever and part of the housing (RCTOP..) or the lever and plate (SI(S)CO(G)) before mounting the cables on the mechanism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth functions in neutral before connecting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnough 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block om-grid2\" id=\"om-install\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eTop Mounting (RCTOP)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrill, cut out, fit the self-stick spacer, assemble with M5 bolts of the correct length, refit the housing part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrease the axle and fit the lever in the desired position (usually vertical); M10 bolt with screwlock (Loctite 243).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eSide Mounting (SICO \/ SISCO)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds at least 180 mm (7\") behind the bulkhead; bulkhead max. 16 (5\/8\") as drawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrease the axle, fit the lever (usually vertical), M10 bolt with Loctite 243; check the cable path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block om-grid2\" id=\"om-use\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eAdjustment and Operation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew 1 sets the friction of the throttle mechanism to suit the throttle counter-pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButton 2 disengages the gearbox so you can only throttle (starting, warming up); it pops out when the lever returns to neutral.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance: rinse with fresh water, check for loose and worn parts, lubricate with water-resistant lubricant, check cables for wear and corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eNeutral Switch and Two Stations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo stations per engine: two differential devices, one for the gearbox and one for the throttle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eNeed a part that isn't listed? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us to source it\u003c\/a\u003e and quote the part number from the PDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\" id=\"om-products\"\u003eProducts in this Manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vtssico","title":"Vetus Single Lever Remote Control, Side Mounting with Stainless Steel Handle and Plastic Housing","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Vetus Single Lever Remote Control #SICO is perfect for smooth and reliable control of your engine and gearbox. 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