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.
85
Gear Shifting
(R2 type)
OPERATION
FORWARD
REMOTE CONTROL LEVER
FORWARD
NEUTRAL
REVERSE
NEUTRAL
P
u
l
l
u
p
NE
UTRAL
RELEA
SE
LEVER
REMOTE CONTROL
LEVER
While pulling the neutral release
lever , move the control lever
approximately 35° toward the
FORWARD or REVERSE position
to engage the desired gear.
Moving the control lever further
from approximately 35° will increase
throttle opening and boat speed.
The control lever will not move
unless the neutral release lever is
pulled up.