Suzuki DF350A Owner's Manual page 73

Shifting
NOTE:
Type B remote control box
The type B remote control box has a lock mech-
anism to help prevent accidental moving from
neutral to forward or reverse. To release the
lock, push in the shift lock button before chang-
ing.
Type B
To shift into "FORWARD", move the control
handle forward to approximate position A, as
shown in the illustration.
To shift into "REVERSE", move the control han-
dle 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.
FORWARD
Shift lock button
NEUTRAL
REVERSE
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.
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