Gearshift/Throttle Control Lever - Honda BF8D Owner's Manual

CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Gearshif t/Throttle Control
Lever
GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE
CONTROL LEVER
NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER
The control lever automatically locks
itself in the N (neutral) position. To
move the lever out of the N (neutral)
position, you must squeeze the
neutral release lever on the underside
of the lever handle.
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GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE
CONTROL LEVER
F (forward)
ENGINE
SPEED
HIGH
The gearshift/throttle control lever
controls engine speed and selects F
(forward), N (neutral), or R (reverse)
gears.
Moving the control lever 30° from N
(neutral) selects the gear, and further
movement increases engine speed.
N (neutral)
30°
30°
R (reverse)
A friction adjuster near the base of
the control lever adjusts the operating
resistance of the control lever (p.
Less friction allows easier control
lever movement. More friction helps
to hold a steady throttle setting while
cruising.
ENGINE
SPEED
HIGH
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