V WARNING
If you attempt to reinstall the ring gear cover
or motor cover after starting the engine you
can be injured.
Do not attempt to reinstall the ring gear cover
or motor cover after starting the engine.
V WARNING
When the engine is running, there are many
moving parts that could cause severe per-
sonal injury.
When the engine is running, keep your hands,
hair, clothing, etc., away from the engine.
NOTE:
Be sure to have the starter system repaired as
soon as possible. You should not continue to
use the emergency starting procedure for rou-
tine engine starting.
SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL
NOTICE
Severe engine damage may occur if (a) engine
speed is not allowed to return to idle and boat
speed is not reduced when shifting from
"FORWARD"
to
"REVERSE" to "FORWARD", or (b) care is not
taken when operating the boat in reverse.
Always allow the engine speed to return to
idle before shifting. Exercise caution and use
minimal speed when operating the boat in
reverse. Be sure the handle/shift lever is in the
desired position before accelerating.
NOTICE
If you shift gears when the engine is not run-
ning, the shifting mechanism can be dam-
aged.
Avoid shifting gears when the engine is not
running.
"REVERSE"
or
from
TILLER HANDLE MODEL
Shifting
To shift the motor into "FORWARD", set the
throttle control grip to the idle position and pull
the shift lever towards you firmly.
To shift into "REVERSE", set the throttle to the
idle position, and push the shift lever away from
you firmly.
REVERSE
Speed Control
After shifting, control the engine speed by twist-
ing the throttle control grip.
FORWARD
FASTER
SLOWER
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