Outboard Shift Systems And Safety - BOMBARDIER Johnson 90 Service Manual

SAFETY
Outboard Shift Systems and Safety
The outboard Shift
System starts here
at the remate
control lever...
.. .and ends here
at the propeller.
What is most important?
When control lever is in
FORWARD, NEUTRAL
or REVERSE. ..
... shift linkage must
match control lever
position.
What could happen?
IF. ..
FORWARD
or
REVERSE
IF...
... boat will move
opposite to
direction wanted
by operator.
FORWARD
... propeller still
powered (turning)
unknown to operator,
or motor will START in
gear, boat will move
suddenly.
How can loss of shift control be minimized?
Read, understand, and follow manufacturer's instructions
When • Follow warnings marked
"&"
closely.
r" . • Assemble parts carefully.
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Make adjustments carefully.
servicing • !~~t :~~~n~º ;~eºº not guess. Make sure propeller does just what the operator wants
• Do not shift gears when motor is stopped. Adjustments can be lost and parts weakened.
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