Forward And Reverse - TOHATSU MFS 3.5B Owner's Manual

3. Forward and reverse

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Before shifting into forward, or reverse,
make sure that boat is properly moored
and outboard motor can be steered
fully to the right and left. Make sure
that no swimmer(s) is ahead or astern
of the boat.
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Attach other end of emergency
stop switch tether to the operator's
clothing or arm and keep it attached
during cruising.
Do not attach the tether to a part
of clothing that can be torn easily
when pulled.
Arrange the tether so that will not be
caught by any object when pulled.
Be careful not to pull the tether
accidentally during cruising.
Unintentional stop of engine can
cause loss of control of outboard
motor. Rapid loss of engine
power can lead to falling down or
causing passenger(s) to be thrown
overboard.
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The shear pin breaks when the
propeller is shocked, otherwise, the
shear pin may break if shifting is done
at a high motor speed.
ENGINE OPERATION
Note
When moving astern, be sure to
operate the motor at a low speed
without unnecessary increase of the
motor speed.
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Severe damage, and personal injury,
may occur if shifting at high engine
speed.
Engine must be in the slow idle position
before shifting is attempted.
Motor operation mode for moving
ahead and astern can be shifted by
the shift lever.
Forward
Turn the throttle grip to the low speed
position. As soon as the engine speed
turns down to the lowest, quickly pull
the shift lever to the Forward (F) side.
Shift lever
23
Neutral
Forward
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