Shifting And Speed Control - Suzuki DF150 Owner's Manual

NOTICE
Never operate your outboard motor when
there is no water coming out of the pilot
water hole, or severe damage can result.
After starting the engine, check to make
sure that there is water coming out of the
pilot water hole.
 WARNING
Operating the boat when the emergency
stop switch is not operating properly can
be hazardous.
Before starting off, check to make sure
that the emergency stop switch operates
properly.

SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL

NOTICE
Severe engine damage may occur if (a)
engine speed is not allowed to return to
idle and boat speed is not reduced when
shifting from "FORWARD" to "REVERSE"
or from "REVERSE" to "FORWARD", or
(b) care is not taken when operating the
boat in reverse.
Always allow the engine speed to return
to idle before shifting. Exercise caution
and use minimal speed when operating
the boat in reverse. Be sure the handle/
shift lever is in the desired position
before accelerating.
NOTICE
If you shift gears when the engine is not
running, the shifting mechanism can be
damaged.
Avoid shifting gears when the engine is
not running.
Shifting
To shift into "FORWARD", squeeze the lock-out
lever on the control handle and move the con-
trol handle forward to approximate position A,
as shown in the illustration.
To shift into "REVERSE", squeeze the lock-out
lever on the control handle and move the con-
trol handle rearward to approximate position B,
as shown in the illustration.
A detent or notch is present on all Suzuki con-
trol boxes to provide a "feel" for positions A, B,
and neutral. Always shift quickly and firmly from
neutral to position A or B to prevent abnormal
wear on the gear and clutch engagement sur-
faces.
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