Reversing; Speed Control - TOHATSU 2.5 Owner's Manual

(6) Reversing
Return the throttle lever to the "SLOW" position and when the engine
speed has reached the lowest rpm. move the shift lever to the "NEUTRAL"
(N) position. Stand the steering handle upright and turn the motor 180 O.
Move the shift lever to "FORWARD" (F) for revelse running,
(3.582 only needs to operate shift lever)
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CAUTION
(1) Before shifting "FORWARD," reduce the engine speed to the
idling (low) speed. (3.582 only)
(2) It is dangerous to run at high speed while reversing. Be sure to
operate the engine at low speed.
(3) If the motor hits an obstruction while reversing, the shock is
directly applied to the motor and the boat. This may result in the
driver and passangers being thrown out of the boat and may
damage both the engine and the boat. Operate the engine careful-
ly to avoid hitting any obstruction when reversing.
(7) Speed Control
The speed is controlled by operating the throttle lever. Moving the throttle
lever upward increases the speed, and moving it downward decreases the
speed.
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CAUTION
(1) Quick shifting of the throttle lever is dangerous, and may cause a
serious accident such as throwing the driver and passangers out
of the boat, etc.
(2) Always decrease the speed of the boat when making a sharp turn.
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