TOHATSU MFS 9.9D Owner's Manual page 39

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ENGINE OPERATION
Engine must be in the slow idle position
before shifting is attempted.
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Idle speed may be higher during warming
up of engine. If shifted to Forward or
Reverse during warming up, it may be diffi-
cult to shift back to neutral. In such case,
stop engine, shift to neutral, and restart
engine to warm up.
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Note
Frequent shifting to forward or reverse can
accelerate wear or degradation of parts. In
such case, replace gear oil earlier than the
period specified.
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Do not increase engine speed unnecessar-
ily when the shift is in neutral and reverse,
or engine damage may occur.
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Tiller handle type
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Do not force to shift when the throttle grip
is not in the fully closed position, other-
wise, steering system and/or shifting
mechanism may be damaged.
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Sudden acceleration and deceleration may
cause passenger(s) to be thrown over-
board or falling down.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
1. Shift lever
Forward
1. Turn the throttle grip to reduce engine
speed.
2. When the engine reaches trolling (or
idling) speed, quickly pull the shift lever
to the Forward position.
Reverse
1. Turn the throttle grip to reduce engine
speed.
2. When the engine reaches trolling (or
idling) speed, quickly pull the shift lever
to the Reverse position.
Acceleration
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WARNING
Sudden acceleration and deceleration may
cause passenger(s) to be thrown over-
board or falling down.
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