Evinrude E-TEC G2 Manual page 29

Shifting and Speed Control - Tiller
Models
NOTICE
Carefully check the function of all con-
trol and engine systems before leaving
the dock. DO NOT shift the outboard into
FORWARD or REVERSE while it is shut
OFF.
Shifting
WARNING
Do not operate
REVERSE with the tilt/run lever in TILT.
The outboard may tilt out of the water,
resulting in loss of control.
NOTICE
When shifting
REVERSE or from REVERSE to FOR-
WARD, pause at NEUTRAL until the
engine is at idle speed and the boat has
slowed.
With engine running, twist the throttle grip to
SLOWEST speed position.
Move the shift lever with a firm, quick motion,
to FORWARD or REVERSE gear.
3
1
1. Shift lever
2. FORWARD
3. REVERSE
the outboard
from FORWARD
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Speed Control
With the outboard running, twist throttle grip:
• Clockwise to decrease speed; or
• Counterclockwise to increase speed
in
1. Decrease speed
2. Increase speed
Throttle Friction
to
Tighten knob only enough to hold throt-
tle at a constant engine speed. Over-
tightening will prevent quick throttle
change in case of emergency.
Adjust the throttle friction knob to reduce the
effort required to hold a throttle setting.
1. Throttle friction screw
Idle Speed Control Switch
This switch allows idle speed to be adjusted
between 625 RPM and 900 RPM (approxi-
mate).
Press and release the – side of the switch to
decrease speed. Press and release the + side
Operation
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WARNING
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