Regal 26 FASDECK Owner's Manual page 131

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CONTROL WITH SHIFT/THROTTLE POSITIONS
Pushing the throttle control lever forward from the
neutral 12 o' c lock position to the 11 o' c lock position will
engage forward gear with minimal throttle. From the
11 o' c lock position to the 9 o' c lock position, the vessel
is in forward gear with di ering increased levels of
throttle selections.
Pulling the throttle control lever back from the neutral
12 o' c lock position to the 1 o' c lock position will engage
the reverse gear with minimal throttle. From the 1
o' c lock position to the 3 o' c lock position, the vessel is in
reverse gear with di ering increased levels of throttle
selections.
As you shi from neutral to forward or reverse, pull the
neutral release button up; this allows the control lever to
come out of the indented neutral position.
e control lever features a neutral safety switch which
ensures the outboard and control are in the straight up
neutral position for starting the engine. You will hear a
distinct sound and will feel the remote control's rotation
lock, once in the proper position. If your turn the key
to the start position and the engine starter doesn't crank
the engine, ensure the control lever is in the neutral
position.
Your control lever also features a trim control switch.
is switch allows the captain to set the outboard trim
position either up or down to achieve a plane position.
Refer to the vessel operations chapter for further
information on trim angle.
STERN FOLLOW THESE TIPS WHEN SHIFTING:
• DO NOT shi
gear positions. Outboard drive system damage may
occur.
• DO NOT "pump" the throttle in neutral or ooding
will result. e same thing will happen if you keep
pumping the automobile accelerator pedal. Today's
engines use direct fuel injection systems that require
very little starting throttle.
• DO NOT try to shi into forward or reverse gear
at high rpm's. Personal injury, drive system, or
property damage may result.
• Only use idle throttle positions when docking or
maneuvering in tight quarters.
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quickly from forward to reverse