Gear Shifting - Honda BF40D Owner's Manual

OPERATION
Gear Shifting (R type)
(R1 type)
REMOTE CONTROL
LEVER
Pull up
Avoid sharp and abrupt operation
of the remote control lever. Operate
it moderately. Operate the remote
control lever and raise the engine
speed after making sure that the
gear was shifted securely.
Be sure that the tilt lever is in the
LOCK position. (G type)
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NEUTRAL
FORWARD
MAXIMUM
OPENING
NEUTRAL RELEASE
LEVER
While pulling the neutral release
lever, move the remote control lever
approximately 30° toward the
FORWARD or REVERSE position to
engage the desired gear.
Moving the remote control lever
further from approximately 30° will
increase throttle opening and boat
speed.
The remote control lever will not
move unless the neutral release lever
is pulled up.
FORWARD
NEUTRAL
30°
REVERSE
START
FAST IDLE LEVER
NEUTRAL
REVERSE
30°
MAXIMUM
OPENING