Suzuki DF100A Owner's Manual page 32

NOTICE
Never operate your outboard motor when
there is no water coming out of the pilot water
hole, or severe damage can result.
After starting the engine, check to make sure
that there is water coming out of the pilot
water hole.
 WARNING
Operating the boat when the emergency stop
switch is not operating properly can be haz-
ardous.
Before starting off, check to make sure that
the emergency stop switch operates properly.
SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL
NOTICE
Severe engine damage may occur if (a) engine
speed is not allowed to return to idle and boat
speed is not reduced when shifting from
"FORWARD" to
"REVERSE" to "FORWARD", or (b) care is not
taken when operating the boat in reverse.
Always allow the engine speed to return to
idle before shifting. Exercise caution and use
minimal speed when operating the boat in
reverse. Be sure the handle/shift lever is in the
desired position before accelerating.
NOTICE
If you shift gears when the engine is not run-
ning, the shifting mechanism can be dam-
aged.
Avoid shifting gears when the engine is not
running.
"REVERSE" or from
Shifting
To shift into "FORWARD", squeeze the lock-out
lever on the control handle and move the con-
trol handle forward to approximately position A,
as shown in the illustration.
To shift into "REVERSE", squeeze the lock-out
lever on the control handle and move the con-
trol handle rearward to approximately position
B, as shown in the illustration.
NEUTRAL
32˚
FORWARD
Speed Control
To increase speed after you have shifted into
gear, continue moving the control handle for-
ward or rearward.
 WARNING
Since the same handle is used for shifting and
speed control it is possible to move the han-
dle past the detent and engage the throttle.
This can cause the boat to move suddenly
resulting in personal injury or property dam-
age.
You must be careful not to move the control
handle too far forward or rearward when shift-
ing.
32˚
REVERSE
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