6. OPERATION (TILLER HANDLE TYPE)
Gear Shifting
N (neutral)
FAST
L I
POINTER
Gearshift lever has 3 positions:
FORWARD, NEUTRAL, and
REVERSE.
An indicator at the base of the
gearshift lever aligns with the letters F,
N, and R on the motor pan.
1. Align the pointer on the tiller han-
dle with the SLOW position on the
throttle grip to decrease engine
speed.
INiMCATOR
The throttle mechanism is designed to
limit the throttle grip travel when
operating in the
REVERSE
or
NEU-
TRAL
positions. The throttle grip can
only be turned to the
FAST
position
when operating in forward gear.
2. Put the tilt lever in the LOCK posi-
tion to prevent the outboard motor
from tilting up, when operating in
reverse (refer to page 22).
3. Move the gearshift lever to engage
the desired gear.