Forward And Reverse - TOHATSU M 9.9 Owner's Manual

3. Forward and reverse

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Before shifting into forward or reverse,
make sure that boat is properly moored
and outboard motor can be steered fully
to the right and left. Make sure that no
swimmer(s) is ahead or astern of the boat.
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• Attach other end of emergency
stop switch tether to the operator's
clothing or arm and keep it
attached during cruising.
• Do not attach the tether to a part
of clothing that can be torn easily
when pulled.
• Arrange the tether so that will not be
caught by any object when pulled.
• Be careful not to pull the tether
accidentally during cruising.
Unintentional stop of engine can
cause loss of control of outboard
motor. Rapid loss of engine power
can lead to falling down or causing
passenger(s) to be thrown overboard.
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Be sure to connect the emergency tethered
stop hook to your waist or clothing.
The engine will shut down when the
switch lock becomes disconnected
from the engine.
Notes
• Do not increase engine speed
unnecessarily in reverse.
• Confirm that the reverse lock lever
is at "LOCK" position before running
your motor.
ENGINE OPERATION
■ 9.9D2, 15D2, 18E2 and EF type
Reverse
Forward
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Severe damage, and personal injury,
may occur if shifting at high engine
speed.
Engine must be in the slow idle
position before shifting is attempted.
Forward
Turn the throttle grip to reduce engine
speed. When the engine reaches
trolling (or idling) speed, quickly pull the
shift lever to the Forward position.
Reverse
Reduce engine speed, when the engine
reaches trolling (or idling) speed, quickly
push the shift lever to the Reverse
position.
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Before shifting, make sure that no
swimmer(s) or obstacle(s) is ahead or
astern of the boat.
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Shift lever
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