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g. Throttle Friction
To increase throttle friction, turn the throttle friction screw clock-
wise. To decrease friction, turn the throttle friction screw counter-
clockwise. DO NOT over tighten.
h. Shifting
To avoid gear case damage:
DO NOT
attempt to shift engine from NEUTRAL
to FORWARD
or REVERSE
when
the engine is NOT running. Clutch dogs can align lug-on-lug and result in shift linkage and
lower gear case parts damage. When shifting, always wait until boat has slowed and engine
is at idle speed.
Shift to FORWARD
After engine is running smoothly, turn throttle control to SHIFT position or slower. Move shift
lever to FORWARD/down with a firm, quick motion.
DO NOT shift engine with throttle
control advanced beyond the shift position
.
Increase Speed:
Turn throttle control counterclockwise toward FAST (toward you if
seated in boat next to engine).
Decrease Speed:
Turn throttle control clockwise toward SLOW (away from you if seated
in boat next to engine).
Shift to NEUTRAL
Turn throttle control clockwise to the SHIFT position or slower. Move the shift lever to NEU-
TRAL
with a firm, quick motion.
When shifting, always wait until boat has slowed and engine is at idle speed.
Shift to REVERSE
Turn throttle control clockwise to the SHIFT position or slower. Move shift lever to REVERSE
When in REVERSE, operate with additional care as the engine has no impact protection if
it hits an underwater obstruction.
Do not operate engine in REVERSE with the tilt/run lever in TILT. Engine may tilt out
of the water, resulting in loss of control.
