
15
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
THROTTLE GRIP
RELEASE
FIX
THROTTLE
FRICTION DIAL
THROTTLE GRIP
THROTTLE INDEX
MARK
R (reverse)
N (neutral)
F (forward)
Throttle Grip
Throttle Friction Dial
Gearshif t Lever
The gearshift lever is used to select F
(forward), N (neutral), or R (reverse)
gears.
The throttle grip controls engine
speed.
An index mark on the tiller arm
shows throttle position and is helpful
for setting the throttle correctly when
starting (p.
The throttle friction dial adjusts
resistance to throttle grip rotation.
Turn the dial clockwise to increase
friction for holding a throttle setting
while cruising.
Turn the dial counterclockwise to
decrease friction for easy throttle grip
rotation.
If the gearshift lever is in the F
(forward) or R (reverse) position, the
recoil starter will not operate, and the
electric starter button (applicable
models) will not operate the starter
motor.
The engine can be started with the
gearshift lever in the N (neutral)
position only.
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