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ENGINE OPERATION
F type
Turn the throttle grip toward "SLOW" and
move the Shift Lever quickly to Forward or
Reverse when the engine speed has
reached the lowest rpm.
Reverse
(R)
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Severe damage, and personal injury, may
occur if shifting at high engine speed.
Engine must be in the slow idle position
before shifting is attempted.
Before shifting, make sure that no swim-
mer(s) or obstacle(s) is ahead or astern of
the boat.
Forward
(F)
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
Before
moving
Reverse, make sure the Reverse Lock is
engaged (in up position).
Do not increase the engine speed
unnecessarily while reversing.
The Shift Lever cannot be turned from
Neutral to Reverse unless the throttle
grip has been turned fully toward
"SLOW".
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.
the
Shift
Lever
to