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Shifting
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WARNING
Before shifting, make sure there are no
swimmers or obstacles in the water near
you.
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CAUTION:
To change the boat direction or shifting
position from forward to reverse or vice-
versa, first close the throttle so that the en-
gine idles (or runs at low speeds).
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Forward (tiller handle and remote
control models)
Tiller control models
1.
Place the throttle grip in the fully closed
position.
2.
Move the gear shift lever quickly and firm-
ly from neutral to forward.
Remote control models
Pull up the neutral interlock trigger (if
equipped) and move the remote control lever
quickly and firmly from neutral to forward.
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Reverse (automatic reverse lock and
power trim and tilt models)
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WARNING
When operating in reverse, go slowly. Do
not open the throttle more than half. Other-
wise the boat could become unstable,
which could result in loss of control and
an accident.
Tiller control models
1.
Place the throttle grip in the fully closed
position.
2.
Move the gear shift lever quickly and firm-
ly from neutral to reverse.
Remote control models
Pull up the neutral interlock trigger (if
equipped) and move the remote control lever
quickly and firmly from neutral to reverse.
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Stopping engine
Before stopping the engine, first let it cool off
for a few minutes at idle or low speed. Stop-
ping the engine immediately after operating at
high speed is not recommended.
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Procedure
1.
Push and hold the engine stop button or
turn the main switch to "
Operation
" (off).
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