ENGINE OPERATION 31
7
ENOW00864-0
Do not increase engine speed unnecessarily
when the shift is in neutral and reverse, or
engine damage may occur.
ENOM00890-B
Tiller handle type
ENOW00865-A
Do not force to shift when the throttle grip is
not in the fully closed position, otherwise,
steering system and/or shifting mechanism
may be damaged.
1. Shift lever
2. Neutral (N)
3. Forward (F)
Forward
1. Turn the throttle grip to reduce
engine speed.
2. When the engine reaches trolling (or
idling) speed, quickly pull the shift
lever to the Forward position.
Reverse
1. Turn the throttle grip to reduce
engine speed.
2. When the engine reaches trolling (or
idling) speed, quickly pull the shift
lever to the Neutral position.
3. The handle upright, turn the outboard
motor at an angle of 180° and quickly
turn the shift lever to the Forward (F)
side.
Acceleration
ENOW00867-0
Sudden acceleration and deceleration may
cause passenger(s) to be thrown overboard
or falling down.
Open throttle grip gradually.
1. Throttle grip
ENOM00049-B
ENOW00868-0
Be careful not to remove engine stop switch
lanyard from engine accidentally while boat
CAUTION
CAUTION
F
N
ENOF00215-1
1
F
3
2
N
WARNING
5. Stopping the engine
WARNING