Cruising - Honda Outboard Motor BF15A Owner's Manual

3. Cruising
With the shift lever in the forward
position F, turn the throttle grip
toward FAST to increase speed. For
normal cruising,
open the throttle
about 3/4.
To hold the throttle at a 'steady set-
ting, turn the throttle friction knob
clockwise. To free the throttle grip
for manual speed control, turn the
friction knob counterclockwise.
NOTE: This Outboard Motor is
equipped with an over-rev limiter
which prevents breakdown caused
by excessive engine speed. If the
engine speed becomes unstable
when operating with the throttle grip
near the "fully open" position, return
the grip to the "low speed" position
until the speed becomes stable.
CAUTION:
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Do not operate without the engine
cover. Exposed moving parts
could cause injury; water may
damage the engine.
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Confirm that the tilt lever is in the
"RUN" position (page 24).
NOTE: For best performance, pas-
sengers and equipment should be
distributed to balance the boat evenly
from side to side and parallel to the
water from front to back.
SH;\Fi LEVER
THROTTLE
FRICTION KNOB
SE
TO DECREASE
FRICTION
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