Shifting And Speed Control - Suzuki DF70A Owner's Manual

 WARNING
If you attempt to reinstall the ring gear
cover or motor cover after starting the
engine you can be injured.
Do not attempt to reinstall the ring gear
cover or motor cover after starting the
engine.
 WARNING
When the engine is running, there are
many moving parts that could cause
severe personal injury.
When the engine is running, keep your
hands, hair, clothing, etc., away from the
engine.
NOTE:
Be sure to have the starter system repaired as
soon as possible. You should not continue to
use the emergency starting procedure for rou-
tine engine starting.

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.
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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.
NEUTRAL
32˚
FORWARD
32˚
REVERSE