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 outboard has three gear shift positions to provide operation: forward
(F), neutral (N), and reverse (R).
•
Tiller handle models ‑ Reduce the engine speed to idle before shifting.
a - (R) reverse
b - (N) neutral
c - (F) forward
•
Remote control models ‑ When shifting, always stop at the neutral
position and allow the engine speed to return to idle.
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• Always shift the outboard into gear with a quick motion.
• After shifting the outboard into gear, advance the remote control lever or
rotate the throttle grip (tiller handle) to increase speed.
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