Mercury 35 HP - Features and Controls; Tiller Handle Lock and Operation; Engine Operation Controls

Tiller Handle Tilt Lock
The tiller handle can be tilted for convenient handling during transportation and
storage, or for inclined tiller operation. Push the lock release lever down to
allow the tiller handle to be raised or lowered.
a - Lock release lever in locked
position
b - Lock release lever in unlocked
position
With the lock release lever in the locked position, the tiller handle will ratchet
through three inclined operating positions. When trailering, always lock the tiller
arm in the trailering (fully raised) position.
a - Normal operating position
(no incline)
b - Inclined operating
positions
c - Trailering (fully raised)
position
d - Lock release lever
Gear Shifting
IMPORTANT: Observe the following:
•
Never shift the outboard into gear unless the engine is at idle.
•
Do not shift the outboard into reverse when the engine is not
running.
• Three gear shift positions provide operation: forward (F), neutral (N), and
reverse (R).
• Reduce engine speed to idle before shifting.
• Always shift the outboard into gear with a quick motion.
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