Shifting And Speed Control; Fuel Economy - Evinrude E-Tec Operator's Manual

Using Your E-TEC Outboard

SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL

IMPORTANT: Carefully check the function of
all control and engine systems before leaving
the dock. DO NOT shift the engine into FOR-
WARD or REVERSE while it is shut off.
If the following directions are not suitable for
your boat's control, see your Dealer before
proceeding.
Shifting
With engine running and control handle in
NEUTRAL:
Concealed Side Mount Control
Unlock the control handle (lift the neutral lock
tab by squeezing the hand grip). Briskly and
decisively, move the control handle fore or aft
until it engages the gear detent.
1. NEUTRAL Lock Tab Hand Grip
Binnacle Mount Control
Briskly and decisively, move the control han-
dle fore or aft until it engages the gear detent.
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IMPORTANT: When shifting from FOR-
WARD to REVERSE or from REVERSE to
FORWARD, pause at NEUTRAL until the en-
gine is at idle speed and the boat has slowed.
Speed Control
After gear engagement, move the control
handle slowly in the same direction to in-
crease speed.

FUEL ECONOMY

The economy throttle range can save fuel, de-
pending on boat load and hull design. When
boat reaches top speed, throttle back from
FULL SPEED to the economy throttle range.
You will save fuel with a minimal loss of
speed.
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1. Concealed Side Mount Control
2. Binnacle Mount Control