Moomba 2009 Gravity Edition, Owner'S Manual

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Bilge Area Drain Plug (if applicable)
The bilge area drain plug is located at the front of the motor
well, in the center under the engine.
It is extremely important that the drain plug is always checked
before starting the engine. The drain plug should be secured
in place using a wrench.
NOTE: Not all Moomba models have center drains.
DO NOT start engine until center drain plug is checked and
secured in place. DO NOT try to install center drain plug
while engine is running.
Some Moomba models DO NOT have mechanical devices to
hold the motor box cover in the open position. Please use
caution to prevent accidental closing.
Rear Drain Plug
The rear drain plug is located at the back of the boat, near
the bottom of the transom. It is extremely important that the
drain plug is always checked before starting the engine. The
drain plug should be secured in place using a wrench.
DO NOT start the engine until the drain plug is checked
and secured in place. DO NOT try to install the drain plug
while the engine is running!
Throttle Lever
The throttle lever controls both the throttle and the transmission.
The idle position (normally vertical) is the zero throttle position
and the neutral position for the transmission. A safety ring
(umbrella) keeps the lever from being accidentally moved to
engage the transmission.
To place the transmission into gear, with your hand placed over
the lever ball, pull up on the safety ring (umbrella) and slowly
push the lever into forward gear or slowly pull the lever back
into reverse gear.
Never shift the lever directly from the neutral (vertical) position
into a speed position.
To prevent damage to the transmission always allow
the transmission time to engage before accelerating the
engine.
Once the transmission is engaged, you may accelerate as
quickly as you like.
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The Transmission Lockout button allows the transmission to
be disengaged while giving the throttle full operating range.
With the lever in the idle position (normally vertical) push the
button located at the bottom of the lever to disengage the
transmission. The throttle may then be operated in any open
position (forward of neutral or back of neutral upright position).
Return the throttle to idle position, and the transmission
lockout will automatically reengage the transmission in neutral
position.
Transmission
Lockout Button