Evinrude B10R4 Operator's Manual page 37

R, TE and TP type
(N)
(R)
WARNING
!
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.
WARNING
!
Before shifting, make sure that no
swimmer(s) or obstacle(s) is ahead or
astern of the boat.
(F)
ENGINE OPERATION
CAUTION
!
Be sure to warm up engine well before
starting cruise. Operating cold engine
may cause damage to your motor.
Note
Idle speed may be higher during
warming up of engine. If shifted to
Forward or Reverse during warming
up, it may be difficult to shift back to
neutral. In such case, stop engine,
shift to neutral, and restart engine to
warm up.
Note
Frequent shifting to forward or reverse
can accelerate wear or degradation
of parts. In such case, replace gear
oil earlier than the period specified.
E and P type
Neutral
(N)
Fully
open
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Control Lever
Lock Button
Neutral
warm-up
Lever
6