Stopping The Engine - Suzuki DF100 Owner's Manual

NOTICE
If you shift gears when the engine is not
running, the shifting mechanism can be
damaged.
Avoid shifting gears when the engine is
not running.
Shifting
To shift into "FORWARD", squeeze the lock-out
lever on the control handle and move the con-
trol handle forward to approximate 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 approximate position B,
as shown in the illustration.
A detent or notch is present on all Suzuki con-
trol boxes to provide a "feel" for positions A, B,
and neutral. Always shift quickly and firmly from
neutral to position A or B to prevent abnormal
wear on the gear and clutch engagement sur-
faces.
32˚
FORWARD
NEUTRAL
32˚
REVERSE
NOTE:
Top mount type
Not equipped with a lock-out lever. Exercise
care when selecting neutral position.
Top mount
type
NEUTRAL
35˚
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 shift-
ing and speed control it is possible to
move the handle past the detent and
engage the throttle. This can cause the
boat to move suddenly resulting in per-
sonal injury or property damage.
You must be careful not to move the con-
trol handle too far forward or rearward
when shifting.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

NOTE:
When it is necessary to stop the engine in an
emergency, pull the emergency stop switch lock
plate out of the emergency stop switch by pull-
ing the emergency stop switch cord.
To stop the engine:
1. Shift into "NEUTRAL".
2. After operating at full throttle, cool off the
engine a few minutes by allowing it to idle or
troll at low speed.
35˚
REVERSE
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