Preliminary Check
Check to make sure there is no interference with either the hand lever or the
control mechanism movement.
Place the control handle lever in the Neutral position, then grasp the button
next to the hand lever hub. Pull out the button (Approximately 0.20 inches) to
DIS-ENGAGE shift (See fi gure 6).
Move the hand lever through the forward range to operate the carburetor throt-
tle lever to full open position. When the hand lever is returned to the neutral posi-
tion, the button must be pushed back in so that the shift gear is re-engaged and
the control may be operated in both shift and throttle range.
For starting or warmup, place the control in the Neutral detent position, then
grasp the button beside the hand lever and pull out to dis-engage shift. Lift col-
lar under hand lever knob and move hand lever beyond shift detent to advance
throttle for neutral warmup.
When warmup is completed, return hand lever to neutral detent position, then
push button back in, to re-engage the shift. The control is ready for shift and throt-
tle operation.
When operating the control, always lift the collar under the knob to release the
hand lever from neutral.
Move hand lever “crisply” from neutral into forward or reverse. When the throttle
cable is correctly adjusted, the engine speed will remain at idle, and will advance
only when the hand lever moves beyond the shift detent.
Maintenance
For Maximum protection, especially in saltwater areas, wipe all metalic parts
such as screw heads and cable sleeves with light oil or light marine grease.
The chrome plated hand lever should be washed with fresh water and waxed
regularly.
Periodically check the control mechanism for loose fastenings and signs of wear
on moving parts, particularly the cable terminals. Lubricate all moving parts with
a good quality lithium marine grease.
Periodically examine the cables and engine connections for signs of physi-
cal damage, wear and/or corrosion. Replace all faulty or damaged cables as re-
quired.
Periodically check the neutral safety switch for proper electrical function.
Periodically check the wiring for abrasion which may cause a short circuit.
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Do not force shift when the en-
gine is not running. To do so may
damage the control, the cables
and/or the engine, especially
outboards and stern drives.
CAUTION
!
To operate the hand lever, it is
necessary to lift the collar, under
the ball knob, upward to disen-
gage the Neutral Interlock.
NOTICE
Do not shift too quickly from
forward to reverse. Stay in the
idle position or neutral, until the
boat has lost most of its head-
way before completing the shift
action to reverse.
WARNING
!
Periodically is a time frame
which depends upon the actual
usage of the boat. For a boat
used only a few weekends in
the summer, periodically could
mean annually. For a boat used
continually day after day all
year, periodically could mean
monthly or even weekly.
NOTICE
