Yamaha E8D - Shifting Gear Positions

E
3-15
503012
N
F
310013
406035
N
F
8 9.9, 15
402034
402014
8 9.9, 15
310014
R
N
406036
R
N
8 9.9, 15
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SHIFTING
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Before shifting, make sure there are no
swimmers or obstacles in the water near
you.
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To change the shifting position from for-
ward to reverse or vice-versa, close the
throttle first so that the engine idles (or
runs at low speeds).
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FORWARD
1) Place the throttle control grip in the fully
closed position.
2) Turn the gear shift lever quickly and
firmly from Neutral to Forward.
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REVERSE
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When operating in Reverse, go slowly.
Do not open the throttle more than half.
Otherwise, the boat may become unsta-
ble, which could result in loss of control
and an accident.
1) Place the throttle control grip in the fully
closed position (for Tiller control
model).
2) Check that the tilt-lock lever (for Manual
tilt model) is in the locked position.
3) Turn the gear-shift lever quickly and
firmly from Neutral to Reverse.
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