Volvo Penta SX-A Operator's Manual page 77

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Single Control Lever Operation
Both the gear shift release and engine speed control
are operated using the single lever 3.
N Neutral position (drive is disengaged and the
engine runs at idle speed).
F Drive/forward gear engaged for forward move-
ment (ahead).
R Drive/reverse gear engaged for backward move-
ment (astern).
T Throttle/engine speed control.
NOTICE! The engine can be started only if the drive is
in neutral.
Shifting from Neutral
To move the remote control lever from the neutral
detent position, simply press the neutral interlock but-
ton 2, then move the control lever in the desired direc-
tion. For additional information on the neutral interlock
button, please refer to Neutral Interlock Button further
in this section.
Operation
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