ENGINE OPERATION
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during warming up, it may be difficult to shift
back to neutral. In such case, stop engine,
shift to neutral, and restart engine to warm
up.
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Note
Frequent shifting to forward or reverse can
accelerate wear or degradation of parts. In
such case, replace gear oil earlier than the
period specified.
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Do not increase engine speed unnecessarily
when the shift is in neutral and reverse, or
engine damage may occur.
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Tiller handle type
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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. The control lever is inop-
erative unless the throttle grip is in the fully
closed position. (Multi-function tiller type)
1.
Shift lever
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 Reverse position.
Acceleration
After shifting, twist the throttle grip grad-
ually to accelerate.
1.
Throttle grip
CAUTION
CAUTION
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