Product Manual

GEAR SHIFTING
IMPORTANT: Observe the following:
•
Never shift the outboard into or out of gear unless the engine speed
is at idle. Shifting at higher than engine idle speed could cause
damage to the gearcase.
•
Do not shift the outboard into reverse when the forward motion of
the boat is greater than a no wake speed. Shifting into reverse at
higher boat speeds could cause the engine to stall, and in some
situations, this could cause water to be drawn into the cylinders,
resulting in severe engine damage.
•
Do not shift the outboard into reverse when the engine is not
running. Damage to the shift linkage could occur.
• Your power package has three gear shift positions to provide operation:
forward (F), neutral (N), and reverse (R).
• When shifting, always stop at the neutral position and allow the engine
speed to return to idle.
• Always shift into gear with a quick motion.
• After shifting into gear, advance the lever further to increase speed.
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Warning System
The warning system on this engine does not have a warning horn. Instead,
there is an oil pressure light located on the front of the engine. If oil pressure
drops below 25 kPa (3.6 psi) the oil pressure light will illuminate, the Engine
Guardian System will be activated, and engine RPM will be limited to 3000.
The Engine Guardian System will also limit RPM of the engine in the event of
an overspeed condition due to cavitation, no load on propeller, and/or under
propped.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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