5.0 OPERATION
5.0 OPERATION
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CXO300 OWNER’S MANUAL
NOTE
The outboard(s) will only change gear at
acceptably low rpm. Moving the control lever
quickly from forward to reverse or reverse to
forward may result in a small delay as the
powerhead speed drops.
WARNING
Operate the vessel defensively at safe speeds,
within your limits. In order to keep a safe
distance from other vessels, people and
objects, avoid sharp or aggressive maneuvers,
this might increase the risk of collisions, falling
overboard or even loss of vessel control.
The initial click of the levers into forward or reverse will engage the propeller in the corresponding
direction, indicated as Forward idle and Reverse idle in the figure, respectively. The outboard(s) may
respond with a slight drop in speed as the load of the propeller is taken up. This is the minimum powered
speed available. Note that a process of repeatedly engaging and disengaging gear in the direction of
travel can be used to further reduce speed if necessary for safety, however is not recommended for
transmission longevity.
Moving the lever further through its travel after engaging forward or reverse will increase outboard speed
and the vessel’s speed of travel in the corresponding direction, until full speed forward or reverse is
reached.
Note that aggressive movement of the control levers can result in significant changes in acceleration
or deceleration which pose a risk to any unsecured or unaware occupants. Stay aware of your vessel’s
passengers and their movements, and always move the control levers smoothly. If it becomes
necessary to aggressively accelerate or decelerate your vessel, give prior warning to your
passengers onboard.
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