Gearshift And Throttle Operation; Lh Type (Tiller Handle) - Honda BF40D Owner's Manual

GEARSHIFT AND
THROTTLE OPERATION

LH Type (tiller handle)

POINTER
THROTTLE
GRIP
N
F
(neutral)
(forward)
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
To shift gears, turn the throttle grip to
the SLOW position; then move the
gearshift lever 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.
The throttle grip can be turned to the
SLOW
FAST position only when the
gearshift lever is in the F (forward)
position.
FAST
R
(reverse)
OPERATION
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
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