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E. Shifting and Control Speed - Side-Mount
Control
1. Move shift/throttle lever to the neutral idle position.
Placing the shift/throttle lever in the neutral detent
position will engage neutral start switch and allow
engine to start.
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/throttle lever
forward. Once forward gear engagement is com-
plete, push shift/throttle lever forward until desired
speed is achieved.
3. To go in REVERSE - actuate the neutral lock re-
lease mechanism and move the shift/throttle lever
rearward. Once rearward gear engagement is
complete, pull shift/throttle lever rearward until de-
sired speed is achieved. See the following reverse
notifications.
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.
Operation - Section D
Become fully familiar with the reverse opera-
tion during your first ride and before carrying
passengers.
DO NOT shift from forward to reverse when the
boat is planing.
4. To go from FORWARD to REVERSE, or RE-
VERSE to FORWARD; always pause at NEU-
TRAL and allow engine speed to return to idle.
5. After shifting is completed, slowly push shift/throt-
tle lever forward/rearward until desired speed
is achieved.
Any time the boat is operated, be aware of
changes in shift system operation. A sudden
increase in shift effort of the shifter lever, or
other abnormal operation, indicates a possible
problem in the shift system. If this occurs, the
following precautions must be taken:
• With engine running and boat securely tied
to the dock, shift drive into forward and re-
verse to ensure there is gear engagement.
Shifting in gear should be for a split-second
only and then return to neutral.
•
When docking the boat, all docking ma-
neuvers must be performed at slow speed.
Pay special attention to other boaters.
Passengers should be informed of potential
problems and precautions taken.
If you suspect there is a problem, see your certified
engine dealer as soon as possible for proper diagnosis
and required service or adjustment. Continued opera-
tion could result in damage to the shift mechanism and
loss of control.
F. Stopping Engine
1. Move control handle to the NEUTRAL position.
2. Turn ignition key to the OFF position.
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