Operation - Honda Outboard Motor BF15A Owner's Manual

6. OPERATION
Gear shifting
While pulling up the neutral release
CONTROL
lever, move the control lever 30" toward
F (forward) or 30" toward R (reverse) to
NEUTRAL
engage the desired gear.
RELEASE
LEVER
Moving the control lever farther from 30" will increase throttle opening and boat
speed.
N
N
F
(neutral)
(neutral)
R
The control lever will not move unless the neutral release lever is pulled up and
the choke/fast idle lever is in the lowest position.
For optimum fuel economy, limit throttle opening to Vs.
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