Shifting And Control Speed - Separate Shift & Throttle Control - Scarab SB Series Owner's Manual

Figure D4: Separate Shift & Throttle Control Operation
B. Shifting and Control Speed - Separate Shift &
Throttle Control
1. Move shift lever to the neutral position and Place
the throttle lever in the idle position. See Figure
D5. Placing the shift lever in neutral detent position
and throttle lever in the neutral position will engage
neutral start switch and allow engine to start.
Shift Lever
Figure D5: Separate Shift & Throttle Controls
Neutral & Idle Positions
NOTICE
On models with separate shift and throttle
controls, the throttle lever will not move from
the idle position until the shift lever has been
placed in either forward or reverse gear.
Operation - Section D
IDLE Position
Throttle Lever
NEUTRAL
Position
NOTICE
For additional information, refer to the sec-
tion on "Starting and Oper ation" in the engine
manu facturer's manual.
DO NOT shift into FORWARD or REVERSE
unless engine is running. Damage to the shift
system could result from trying to shift without
the engine running. Carefully check function of
all control and engine systems before leaving
the dock.
2. To go FORWARD - actuate the neutral lock re-
lease mechanism and move the shift lever for-
ward. Once forward gear engagement is complete,
push throttle lever forward until desired speed is
achieved.
3. To go in REVERSE - actuate the neutral lock
release mechanism and move the shift lever
rearward. Once rearward gear engagement is
complete, push throttle lever forward until desired
speed is achieved. See the following reverse noti-
fications.
Always ensure the path behind the boat is clear
of people and objects before going into reverse.
NOTICE
To obtain maximum efficiency and control from
the reverse, increase engine speed to slightly
above idle. Too much RPM will create water
turbulence and reduce reverse efficiency.
The boat behaves differently when using reverse. At
first outing, carefully practice this maneuver away from
anything with which you might collide.
Become fully familiar with the reverse opera-
tion during your first ride and before carrying
passengers.
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