Gear Shifting - Honda Outboard Motor BF9.9A/15A Owner's Manual

OPERATION
GEAR SHIFTING
Put the tilt lever in the RUN position to prevent the outboard motor from tilting
up when operating in reverse (refer to page 38).
The gearshift lever has 3 positions : FORWARD, NEUTRAL, and REVERSE.
An indicator at the base of the gearshift lever aligns with letters F, N, or R on
the engine case to show the gear that has been selected.
Turn the throttle grip to SLOW to decrease engine speed before moving the
gearshift lever.
( NOTICE (
When operating in reverse, proceed with caution to avoid hitting any underwa-
ter obstructions with the propeller.
The BF9.9A gear shift mechanism limits throttle opening in the N (neutral)
position. The BF15A gear shift mechanism limits throttle opening in the N
(neutral) and R (reverse) positions. Both outboard motors allow the throttle to
be opened to FAST with the gear shift lever in the F (forward) position.
THROTTLE GRIP
NEUTRAL
RSHIFT LEVER
REVERSE
RWARD
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