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B. Maneuvering of Side-Mount Control
Shifting and engine speed are controlled with the
same lever (1). See Figure F3.
N - Neutral position. Drive/Reverse gear dis-
engaged.
F - Drive/reverse gear engaged for forward
movement (ahead).
R - Drive/reverse gear engaged for backward
movement (astern).
T - Engine speed control.
Trim/Tilt Switch - Push top of switch or where
indicated to trim out and tilt up, or push bottom of
switch or where indicated to tilt down and trim in.
Figure F3: Side-Mount Control Operation
To disengage the shift function:
1) Move lever (1) to the neutral position (N).
2) Press in button (2), press the gear shift release
lever and move the lever slightly forward and
release the button.
The shift function is now disengaged the lever only
effects engine speed. When the lever is moved back
to the neutral position it will automatically re-engage
the shift function. The shift function is then enabled.
Control Systems - Section F
C. Shifting and Control Speed
1. Move shift/throttle lever to the neutral idle position.
Placing the shift/throttle lever in the neutral detent
position will engage neutral start switch and allow
engine to start.
NOTICE
For additional information, refer to the section
on "Starting and Oper ation" in the engine
manu facturer's manual.
DO NOT shift into FORWARD or REVERSE
unless engine is running. Damage to the shift
system could result from trying to shift without
the engine running. Carefully check function of
all control and engine systems before leaving
the dock.
2. To go FORWARD - move the shift/throttle lever
forward. Once forward gear engagement is
complete, push shift/throttle lever forward until
desired speed is achieved.
3. To go in REVERSE - move the shift/throttle lever
rearward. Once rearward gear engagement is
complete, push shift/throttle lever rearward until
desired speed is achieved.
DO NOT shift from forward to reverse when the
boat is planing.
NOTICE
DO NOT shift if engine speed is above 800
RPM.
4. To go from FORWARD to REVERSE, or RE-
VERSE to FORWARD; always pause at NEU-
TRAL and allow engine speed to return to idle.
5. After shifting is completed, slowly push shift/
throttle lever forward/rearward until desired speed
is achieved.
Owner's Manual Page 63
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