under pressure. Reengage the control lever after warm-up by
returning the lever to neutral and pushing the throttle button back
into the engage position.
Shifting Gears
When shifting gears, always move the control lever smoothly and
quickly into gear. Do not hesitate. Slow gear engagement could
damage the shifting mechanism in the transmission.
NOTE: When shifting from forward to reverse or reverse to forward,
be sure to stop the control lever in the neutral position and allow the
engine to fall between 600-800 RPM before completing the shift.
A one-hand, single-lever control operates as both a gear shifter
and a throttle. The lever automatically locks in the neutral position
(straight up and down) for safety. The lever can be moved from
neutral only by raising the umbrella lifter under the ball knob.
Shifting is accomplished by moving the lever forward or backward.
Center (straight up) is neutral. Moving the lever forward engages
the running gear; moving it back from center puts the drive train
into reverse. Never attempt to shift without the engine running!
This causes excessive wear to the shifting mechanism and may
negatively affect control of the boat.
During regular warm-up of the engine, it is possible to temporarily
increase the engine RPMs without moving the boat. To accomplish
this, push in the button located at the bottom of the shift/throttle
lever with one hand and pull up the “umbrella” (umbrella lifter under
the ball knob). Move the lever to desired position and
then simultaneously release the button and umbrella. The engine
will run with increased RPMs and can be increased or decreased by
moving the lever. Returning the handle to the neutral position will
bring the system back to neutral and reduce the engine RPMs to
preset levels. This function should be done sparingly. Over-revving the
engine for any extended period can cause undue wear and tear on the
engine. Avoid advancing to wide-open-throttle and holding the RPMs
at that level.
Under Way
If the oil pressure gauge indicates low or no oil pressure, immedi-
ately stop the boat as outlined below and check the oil level. If the
temperature gauge indicates overheating, stop the boat when it is
safe to do so as outlined below and check the raw water system for
blockage. (See the Boat Operations and Care and Maintenance sec-
tions of this Owner’s Manual for directions on how to properly check
for the blockage.) DO NOT operate the boat until the cause for the
warning has been found and corrected.
Continued operation after the warning light has illuminated may
cause severe engine damage. This will void your warranty.
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