Features & Controls; Tiller Handle Models - Mercury 20 Manual

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FEATURES & CONTROLS
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TILLER HANDLE MODELS

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Tiller Handle - Handle can be tilted up for convenient handling during
transportation and storage.
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Starter Rope - Pulling the starter rope cranks the engine over for starting.
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Primer/Idle Speed Knob - Pulling the knob out supplies a small amount of fuel to
the engine for cold starting. Rotate knob to adjust idle speed after engine warms
up.
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TILLER HANDLE MODELS
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Lanyard Stop Switch - Read the Lanyard Stop Switch safety explanation in the
General Information Section.
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Lanyard - Read the Lanyard Stop Switch safety explanation in the General
Information Section.
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Engine Stop Switch - Push in to stop engine.
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TILLER HANDLE MODELS
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Throttle Grip Friction Knob - Turn friction knob to set and maintain the throttle
at desired speed. Turn knob towards (a) to tighten friction and move knob
towards (b) to loosen friction.
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Throttle Grip Gear Shift (if equipped) - controls gear shift and engine speed.
Note: Side handle gear shift outboards (Step 9) are furnished in some worldwide
market areas. Side handle gear shift is also available as a Quicksilver or Mercury
Precision Accessory.
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Side Handle Gear Shift (if equipped) - controls gear shift.
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TILLER HANDLE MODELS
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Throttle Grip (Side Handle Gear Shift Models) - Controls engine speed.
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Electric Start Button (Electric Start Models) - Press button to start engine.
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Steering Friction Adjustment - Adjust this lever to achieve the desired steering
friction (drag) on the tiller handle. Move lever towards (a) to tighten friction and
move lever towards (b) to loosen friction.
Avoid possible serious injury or death from loss of boat control. Maintain
sufficient steering friction to prevent the outboard from steering into a
full turn if the tiller handle is released.
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