Gearshift/Throttle Control Lever (Flush-Mount Type) - HONDA marine BF115J Owner's Manual

CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Gearshift/Throttle Control Lever
(Flush-Mount type)
GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE
CONTROL LEVER
NEUTRAL RELEASE
LEVER
The gearshift/throttle control lever
controls engine speed and selects F
(forward), N (neutral), or R (reverse)
gears.
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F (FORWARD)
THROTTLE OPENING
MAXIMUM
Moving the control lever 20° from N
(neutral) selects the gear, and further
movement increases engine speed.
The control lever automatically locks
itself in the N (neutral) position. To
move the lever out of the N (neutral)
position, you must squeeze the
neutral release lever on the underside
of the lever handle.
N (NEUTRAL)
20°
20° R (REVERSE)
SHIFT SHIFT
MINIMUM
MINIMUM
THROTTLE OPENING
GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE
CONTROL LEVER
A friction adjuster near the base of
the control lever adjusts the operating
resistance of the control lever. Refer
to p. 80.
Less friction allows easier control
lever movement. More friction helps
to hold a steady throttle setting while
cruising.
MAXIMUM