Honda Outboard Motor BF200A Owner's Manual page 23

CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Moving the control lever 35" from N
(neutral) selects the gear, and further
movement increases engine speed.
The control lever automatically locks
itself in the N (neutral) position. To
move, the lever out of the N (neutral)
position, you must squeeze the
neutral release lever on the underside
of the lever handle.
A friction adjuster near the base of
the control lever adjusts the operating
resistance of the control lever.
Less friction allows easier control
lever movement. More friction helps
to hold a steady throttle setting while
cruising.
TH
N (NEUTRAL)
F (FORWARD) R (REVERSE)
L
35"
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
GEARSHIFTRHROTTLE
CONTROL LEVER
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