Throttle Grip; Throttle Friction Dial; Gearshift Lever - Honda Outboard motor BF8D/9.9D Owner's Manual

CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Throttle Grip
The throttle grip controls engine speed.
An index mark on the tiller arm shows
throttle position and is helpful for setting
the throttle correctly when starting (p.
36).
Throttle Friction Dial
THROTTLE
FRlCTlON DIAL
The throttle friction dial adjusts resistance
to throttle grip rotation.
Turn the dial clockwise to increase
friction for holding a throttle setting while
cruising.
Turn the dial counterclockwise to
decrease friction for easy throttle grip
rotation.
Gearshift Lever
R(reverse) \
\\ N(neutral)
The gearshift lever is used to select F
(forward), N (neutral), or R (reverse)
gears.,
The engine can be started with the
gearshift lever in the N (neutral) position
only.
If the gearshift lever is in the F (forward)
or R (reverse) position, the recoil starter
will not operate, and the electric starter
button (applicable models) will not
operate the starter motor.
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