Shifting the Marine Drive
NOTICE: Shifting the marine drive while
operating at high speed or not pushing
the handle fully into position (partial
engagement) will result in damage to
marine drive parts and abnormal wear.
1. Before using the marine gear, be sure
to move the throttle handle to a low idle
position (less than 1000 rpm). Move the
throttle handle slowly to a higher speed
position after completing clutch
engagement.
2. NOTICE: NEVER shift the marine
gear at high engine speed. During
normal operation, the marine gear
should only be shifted with the
engine at idle. When moving the
handle between FORWARD and
REVERSE, bring the clutch to
NEUTRAL and pause before slowly
shifting to the desired position. Do not
shift abruptly from FORWARD to
REVERSE or vice versa.
Morse Remote Control Handle
(Optional)
• Move the handle to the NEUTRAL
(middle) position to stop the boat. The
engine will idle at low speed.
• Move the handle to the FORWARD
position to go forward. When the clutch is
engaged in forward, the speed will
decrease.
• Move the handle to the REVERSE
position to go in reverse. When the clutch
is engaged in reverse, the speed will
decrease.
ENGINE OPERATION
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