OPERATION
GEARSHIFT AND
THROTTLE OPERATION
SHG and LHG Types
(long tiller handle)
POINTER
N
(neutral)
F
(forward)
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To shift gears, turn the throttle grip to
the SLOW position; then move the
gearshift lever to select the F
(forward), N (neutral), or R (reverse)
gears.
The engine can be started with the
THROTTLE
gearshift lever in the N (neutral)
GRIP
position only.
SLOW
The throttle grip can be turned to the
FAST position only when the
gearshift lever is in the F (forward)
position.
FAST
R
(reverse)
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
THROTTLE FRICTION ADJUSTER
FIX
RELEASE
Use the throttle friction adjuster to
help hold a constant throttle setting
while cruising.
Turn the adjuster clockwise to
increase throttle grip friction for
holding a constant speed.
Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to
decrease friction for easy grip
rotation.
THROTTLE
GRIP