STARTING:
Make sure everyone is clear of the propeller. Place the
shift switch in the center neutral position. The engine will
not start with the shift switch in other positions.
For carburetted models, choke the engine during start up
and in cold operating conditions.
The 23 and 35 carburetted models have a choke located
at the front of the engine.
The 4400 BD model choke
is located at the top left
side of the
Mikuni carburetor.
SAFETY LANYARD:
Connect the safety lanyard to your clothing or wrap
around your wrist during operation. The safety lanyard
must be installed properly for the motor to run.
CAUTION – Use the safety lanyard correctly. Failure to do so could
result in injury or death.
SHIFTING:
The HD model has a forward shift position and a center
start position.
The HDR reverse model has a forward gear position, a
center start position and a reverse gear position.
Center – Start/Neutral
Right – Forward
Center – Start/Neutral
Right – ForwardLeft – Reverse
Caution – Ensure the engine is running 1200 RPM or less to ensure
easy shifting, to prevent drive damage and to reduce sudden forward
or reverse motion of the boat which may cause injury or death to the
operator or passengers.
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*Momentary Forward
*Momentary Forward
*Momentary Forward works in neutral position only. Pressing the Momentary Forward
while in reverse, will cause the engine to stop.