5.0 OPERATION 47
CXO300 OWNER’S MANUAL
5.8 MANEUVERING THE VESSEL
Figure: Control head lever travel and key positions
The control levers move through a range of motion prior to engaging either forward or reverse,
which defines neutral, with minimal drive to the propellers. In this neutral range, the outboard(s)
speed will not change. Note that drag torque in the transmission will often cause the propellers to
turn slowly, even in neutral.
NOTE
The process of repeatedly engaging and disengaging gear in the direction of travel can be used to
further reduce speed if necessary, for safety. However, it will reduce transmission longevity.
Neutral
Forward idle
Reverse idle
Full speed
reverse
Full speed
forward
Detent
Detent
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