Gearshifting And Throttle Operation - Honda Outboard Motor BF5A Owner's Manual

GEARSHIFTING AND
THROTTLE OPERATION
THROTTLE GRIP
R (reverse) N (neutral) F (forward)
GEARSHIFT LEVER
To shift gears, turn the throttle grip to
the SLOW position, then move the
gearshift lever to select 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
gearshift lever is in the F (forward)
position.
OPERATION
T T O O
F F R R
T T O O I I N N C C R R E E A A S S E E
F F R R I I C C T T I I O O N N
THROTTLE
FRICTION KNOB
Use the throttle friction knob to help
hold a constant throttle setting while
cruising.
Turn the knob clockwise to increase
throttle grip friction for holding a
constant speed.
Turn the knob counterclockwise to
decrease friction for easy grip
rotation.
D D E E C C R R E E A A S S E E
I I C C T T I I O O N N
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