Speed Control; Fuel Economy - Evinrude E-TEC 90 H.O. Original Instructions Manual

Shifting
NOTICE
When
WARD to REVERSE or from REVERSE to
FORWARD, pause at NEUTRAL until the
engine is at idle speed and the boat has
slowed.
If the following directions are not suitable for
your boat's control, see your Dealer before
proceeding.
With engine running and control handle in
NEUTRAL:
Side Mount Controls
Unlock the control handle by lifting the neutral
lock lever on the hand grip. Move the control
handle with a firm, quick motion, forward or aft
until it engages the forward or reverse gear
detent.
32°
FORWARD
FORWARD
Binnacle Mount Controls
Move the control handle with a firm, quick mo-
tion, forward or aft until it engages the forward
or reverse gear detent.
NEUTRAL
FORWARD
FORWARD
shifting from
NEUTRAL
32°
REVERSE
REVERSE
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REVERSE
REVERSE
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Speed Control

After gear engagement, move the control
handle slowly in the same direction to in-
FOR-
crease speed.

FUEL ECONOMY

Fuel economy can vary depending on boat
load, hull design, and throttle setting. When
boat reaches top speed, throttle back from
FULL SPEED to a lower throttle setting. You
will save fuel with a minimal loss of speed.
1
Typical Fuel Economy Throttle Range
1. Side mount control
2. Binnacle mount control
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PERATION
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