BRP 2995 Johnson - Outboard Shift Systems and Safety

SAFETY
Outboard Shift Systems and Safety
What is most important?
What could happen?
IF. ..
... propeller still
powered (turning)
unknown to operator,
or outboard
will START
in gear, and boat will
move suddenly.
The outboard Shift
System
starts here
at the remote
control lever ...
FORWARD
or
REVERSE
.. . and ends here
at the
propeller.
IF. ..
When control lever is in
FORWARD, NEUTRAL
or REVERSE. ..
..
. shift linkage must
match
control lever
position.
.. . boat will move
opposite to
direction wanted
by operator.
How can loss of shift control be minimized?
Read, understand, and follow manufacturer's instructions
• Follow warnings marked U&" closely.
• Assemble
parts carefully.
• Make adjustments carefully.
FORWARD
When
rigging
or after
servicing
• Test your work. Do not guess. Make sure propeller does just what the operator wants
and nothing
else.
•
Do not shift gears on a stopped outboard. Adjustments can be lost and parts weakened.
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