Honda FQ650 Owner's Manual page 26

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OPERATION
If the gearshift lever will not engage the desired gear, squeeze the clutch
lever and move the tiller slightly to reposition the gears.
Reverse Gear Operation
Use the reverse gear only when it is necessary to move the tiller away from an obstacle.
1. Check the area behind you and make sure it is clear of any obstacles.
2. Move the throttle to the SLOW position.
3. Make sure the clutch lever is released. Move the gearshift lever to the
REVERSE position.
4. Raise the handlebar slightly and engage the clutch lever.
Carefully walk the tiller backwards. Be prepared to release the clutch lever quickly.
5. Release the clutch lever, lower the handlebar, and move the gearshift lever
out of the REVERSE position when done.
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GEARSHIFT LEVER
The tiller tines propel the tiller toward
the operator when operated in reverse.
Contact with rotating tines will cause
serious injury.
Be prepared to quickly release the clutch
lever when operating the tiller in reverse.
FORWARD 2
REVERSE
GEAR
SHIFTING
PLATE
NEUTRAL
FORWARD 1

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