Throttle Friction Adjuster; Gearshift Lever; Steering Friction Adjuster - Honda bf50d Owner's Manual

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

Throttle Friction Adjuster

THROTTLE FRICTION
ADJUSTER
FIX
RELEASE
THROTTLE GRIP
The throttle friction adjuster adjusts
resistance to throttle grip rotation.
Turn the adjuster clockwise to
increase friction for holding a throttle
setting while cruising.
Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to
decrease friction for easy throttle grip
rotation.
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Gearshift Lever

N (neutral)
F
(forward)
R (reverse)
GEARSHIFT LEVER
The gearshift lever is used to select F
(forward), N (neutral), or R (reverse)
gears.
The engine can be started with the
gearshift lever in the N (neutral)
position only.

Steering Friction Adjuster

STEERING FRICTION ADJUSTER
TO INCREASE TO DECREASE
FRICTION FRICTION
(LOCK) (FREE )
The steering friction adjuster adjusts
steering resistance.
Less friction allows the outboard
motor to turn more easily. More
friction helps to hold a steady course
while cruising or to prevent the
outboard motor from swinging while
trailering the boat.