Gearshift/Throttle Control Lever - TOHATSU BFT 250A Owner's Manual

Gearshift/Throttle Control
Lever
GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE
CONTROL LEVER
NEUTRAL RELEASE
LEVER
The gearshift/throttle control lever
controls engine speed and selects F
(forward), N (neutral), or R (reverse)
gears.

F (FORWARD)
THROTTLE OPENING
MAXIMUM
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.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
N (NEUTRAL)
35°
SHIFT SHIFT
MINIMUM
MINIMUM
GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE
CONTROL LEVER
A friction adjuster near the base of
the control lever adjusts the operating
resistance of the control lever. Refer
to p. 49.
Less friction allows easier control
lever movement. More friction helps
to hold a steady throttle setting while
cruising.
35°
R (REVERSE)
THROTTLE OPENING
MAXIMUM
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