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To start the engine:
5. Make sure the motor is in “NEUTRAL”.
6. Make sure the lock plate is in place and the
emergency stop switch cord is fastened
securely to your wrist or appropriate clothing
area such as your belt.
7. Quickly press the engine switch to turn the
starter motor and start engine.
SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL
Shifting
NOTE:
Side mount remote control box
The side mount remote control box has a lock
mechanism to help prevent accidental moving
from neutral to forward or reverse. To release
the lock, squeeze the lock-out lever on the con-
trol handle before changing.
To shift into “FORWARD”, move the control
handle forward to approximate position A, as
shown in the illustration.
To shift into “REVERSE”, move the control han-
dle rearward to approximate position B, as
shown in the illustration.
NOTICE
Severe engine damage may occur if (a) engine
speed is not allowed to return to idle and boat
speed is not reduced when shifting from
“FORWARD” to “REVERSE” or from
“REVERSE” to “FORWARD”, or (b) care is not
taken when operating the boat in reverse.
Always allow the engine speed to return to
idle before shifting. Exercise caution and use
minimal speed when operating the boat in
reverse. Be sure the handle/shift lever is in the
desired position before accelerating.
NOTICE
If you shift gears when the engine is not run-
ning, the shifting mechanism can be dam-
aged.
Avoid shifting gears when the engine is not
running.
Lock-out lever
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