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Chapter 5
CONTROL WITH SHIFT/THROTTLE POSITIONS
Pushing the throttle control lever forward from the
neutral 12 o’clock position to the 11 o’clock position will
engage forward gear with minimal throttle. From the
11 o’clock position to the 9 o’clock position, the vessel
is in forward gear with diering increased levels of
throttle selections.
Pulling the throttle control lever back from the neutral
12 o’clock position to the 1 o’clock position will engage
the reverse gear with minimal throttle. From the 1
o’clock position to the 3 o’clock position, the vessel is in
reverse gear with diering increased levels of throttle
selections.
As you shi from neutral to forward or reverse, pull the
neutral release button up; this allows the control lever to
come out of the indented neutral position.
e control lever features a neutral safety switch which
ensures the outboard control is in the straight up
neutral position for starting the engine. You will hear a
distinct sound and will feel the remote control’s rotation
lock, once in the proper position. If your turn the key to
the start position and the engine starter doesn’t crank
the engine, ensure the control lever is in the neutral
position.
Your control lever also features a trim control switch.
is switch allows the captain to set the outboard trim
position either up or down to achieve a plane position.
Refer to the vessel operations chapter for further
information on trim angle.
BOW STERN FOLLOW THESE TIPS WHEN SHIFTING:
• DO NOT shi quickly from forward to reverse
gear positions. Outboard drive system damage may
occur.
• DO NOT “pump” the throttle in neutral or ooding
will result. e same thing will happen if you keep
pumping the automobile accelerator pedal. Today’s
engines use direct fuel injection systems that require
very little starting throttle.
• DO NOT try to shi into forward or reverse gear
at high rpm’s. Personal injury, drive system, or
property damage may result.
• Use idle only throttle positions in forward or reverse
when docking or maneuvering in tight quarters.