Honda BF250A Owner's Manual page 20

CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Moving the control lever 30° from N
(neutral) selects the gear, and further
movement increases engine speed.
The control lever automatically locks
itself in the N (neutral) position. To
move the lever out of the N (neutral)
position, you must squeeze the neutral
release lever on the underside of the
lever handle.
A friction adjuster near the base of the
control lever(s) adjusts the operating
resistance of the control lever(s).
Refer to p. 51.
Less friction allows easier control
lever movement. More friction helps
to hold a steady throttle setting while
cruising.
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F (FORWARD)
MINIMUM
THROTTLE OPENING
MAXIMUM
N (NEUTRAL)
30° 30°
R (REVERSE)
SHIFT
SHIFT
MINIMUM
THROTTLE OPENING
GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE
CONTROL LEVER
MAXIMUM