• Tiller handle models—reduce the engine speed to idle before shifting into
another gear.
• Always shift the outboard into gear with a quick motion.
• After shifting the outboard into gear, advance the remote control handle or
rotate the throttle grip (tiller handle) to increase the engine speed.
Tiller handle models: Turn the throttle grip to the slow position and move the
shift lever to Forward (F) position swiftly when the engine speed drops to its
lowest level.
a - Reverse (R)
b - Forward (F)
Remote control models: Move the throttle only lever to the lower position, then
shift the control lever to Forward (F) position.