Suzuki DF40A Manual Del Propietário página 43

REMOTE CONTROL MODEL
Shifting
To shift into "FORWARD", squeeze the lock-out
lever on the control handle and move the con-
trol handle forward to approximately position A,
as shown in the illustration.
To shift into "REVERSE", squeeze the lock-out
lever on the control handle and move the con-
trol handle rearward to approximately position
B, as shown in the illustration.
NEUTRAL
32˚
FORWARD
Speed Control
To increase speed after you have shifted into
gear, continue moving the control handle for-
ward or rearward.
V WARNING
Since the same handle is used for shifting and
speed control it is possible to move the han-
dle past the detent and engage the throttle.
This can cause the boat to move suddenly
resulting in personal injury or property dam-
age.
You must be careful not to move the control
handle too far forward or rearward when shift-
ing.
40
32˚
REVERSE
STOPPING THE ENGINE
NOTE:
When it is necessary to stop the engine in an
emergency, pull the emergency stop switch lock
plate out of the emergency stop switch by pull-
ing the emergency stop switch cord.
To stop the engine:
1. Tiller handle model:
Turn the throttle control grip to the idle posi-
tion.
Shift into "NEUTRAL".
Remote control model:
Shift into "NEUTRAL".
2. After operating at full throttle, cool off the
engine a few minutes by allowing it to idle or
troll at low speed.
3. Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position.
Always leave the ignition key in the "OFF"
position when the motor is not running, or
the battery can discharge.
NOTICE
If the ignition key is left ON when the engine is
not running, the battery will discharge.
Always turn the ignition key OFF when the
engine is not running.