Reversing The Outboard Motor - Honda Marine BF2.3D Owner's Manual

REVERSING THE
OUTBOARD MOTOR
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Bef ore rotating the outboard
motor (f rom either f orward to
reverse or f rom reverse to
f orward) reduce the engine speed
to SLOW, or the boat could
capsize.
When operating in reverse,
proceed with caution to avoid
hitting any underwater
obstructions with the propeller.
THROTTLE GRIP FRICTION KNOB
THROTTLE GRIP
SLOW
OPERATION
1. Move the throttle grip to the
SLOW position and hold it there
by turning the throttle grip friction
knob clockwise.
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