Gearshift And Throttle Operation; H Type (Tiller Handle) - Honda BF8D Owner's Manual

GEARSHIFT AND
THROTTLE OPERATION

H Type (tiller handle)

THROTTLE GRIP
R (reverse) N (neutral)
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
To shift gears, turn the throttle grip to
the SLOW position; then move the
gearshift lever to select the F
(forward), N (neutral), or R (reverse)
gears.
The engine can be started with the
gearshift lever in the N (neutral)
position only.
The throttle grip can be turned to the
FAST position only when the
SLOW
gearshift lever is in the F (forward)
position.
F (forward)
OPERATION
THROTTLE
FIX FRICTION
ADJUSTER
R R E E L L E E A A S S E E
THROTTLE GRIP
Use the throttle friction adjuster to
help hold a constant throttle setting
while cruising.
Turn the adjuster clockwise to
increase throttle grip friction for
holding a constant speed.
Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to
decrease friction for easy grip
rotation.
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