Gear Shift & Throttle
6-3
WARNING
Control Hazard Tiller Steering
Avoid serious injury or death from loss of boat control due to
excessive steering forces. Always maintain a firm grip on the
tiller handle. Adjust engine trim and trim tab per instructions in
the installation guide.
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard –
Shift to neutral before starting.
CAUTION
Shift only when engine is running. Some manufacturers
recommend NOT stopping engine in gear.
Pause in neutral while shifting, wait for boat to lose
headway, and then shift quickly. Easing into gear can
damage transmission.
Handle throttle and shift cables with care when
performing maintenance to avoid kinking or twisting.