Avoid sharp and abrupt
operation of the control lever.
Operate it moderately. Operate
the control lever and raise the
engine speed after making sure
that the gear was shifted
securely.
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Gear Shifting
(R1 type)
OPERATION
MAXIMUM
OPENING
MAXIMUM
OPENING
FORWARD
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
REVERSE
REVERSE
Pull up
NEUTRAL RELEASE
LEVER
NEUTRAL
REMOTE
CONTROL
LEVER
FORWARD
Moving the control lever further
from approximately 30° will increase
throttle opening and boat speed.
The control lever will not move
unless the neutral release lever is
pulled up.
While pulling the neutral release
lever , move the control lever
approximately 30° toward the
FORWARD or REVERSE position
to engage the desired gear.