Shifting And Speed Control - Tiller Models - Evinrude E25RSES Operator's Manual

Using Your E-TEC Outboard
SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL -
TILLER MODELS
IMPORTANT: Carefully check the function of
all control and engine systems before leaving
the dock. DO NOT shift the outboard into
FORWARD or REVERSE while it is shut OFF.
Shifting
With engine running, twist the throttle grip to
SHIFT or slower.
Move the shift lever briskly and decisively to
FORWARD or REVERSE.
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1. Shift lever
2. FORWARD
3. REVERSE
WARNING
Do not operate
REVERSE with the tilt/run lever in TILT.
The outboard may tilt out of the water,
resulting in loss of control.
IMPORTANT: When shifting from FOR-
WARD to REVERSE or from REVERSE to
FORWARD, pause at NEUTRAL until the en-
gine is at idle speed and the boat has slowed.
Speed Control
With the outboard running, twist throttle grip:
• Clockwise to decrease speed; or
• Counterclockwise to increase speed.
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the outboard in
1. Decrease speed
2. Shift
3. Increase speed
Tiller is equipped with a throttle friction screw.
Tighten the screw to reduce the effort re-
quired to hold a throttle setting.
1. Throttle friction screw
WARNING
Tighten knob only enough to hold
throttle at a constant engine speed.
Overtightening will prevent quick throt-
tle change in case of emergency
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