Honda FJ500 Owner's Manual page 26

Reverse Gear Operation
Use the reverse gear only when it is necessary to move the tiller away
from an obstacle.
1. Check the area behind you and make sure it is clear of any obstacles.
2. Move the throttle to the SLOW position.
3. Make sure the main clutch lever is released. Move the gearshift lever
to the REVERSE position.
4. Raise the handlebar slightly and engage the main clutch lever.
Carefully walk the tiller backwards. Be prepared to release the main
clutch lever quickly.
5. Release the main clutch lever, lower the handlebar, and move the
gearshift lever out of the REVERSE position when done.
The tiller tines propel the tiller
toward the operator when operated
in reverse.
Contact with rotating tines will
cause serious injury.
Be prepared to quickly release the
clutch lever when operating the
tiller in reverse.
OPERATION
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