Gear Shifting - Mercury 8 User Manual

REMOTE CONTROL MODELS
1. Crank the engine over while pushing the key in to engage the
choke solenoid.
2. After the engine has started, release the key.

Gear Shifting

IMPORTANT: Never shift outboard into gear unless engine speed
is at idle. Do not shift outboard into reverse when the engine is not
running.
• Your outboard has three gear shift positions to provide
operation: Forward (F), Neutral (N), and Reverse (R).
• Tiller Handle Models ‑ Reduce engine speed to idle before
shifting.
a - (R) Reverse
b - (N) Neutral
• Remote Control Models ‑ When shifting, always stop at
neutral position and allow the engine speed to return to idle.
• Always shift outboard into gear with a quick motion.
• After shifting outboard into gear, advance the remote control
lever or rotate the throttle grip (tiller handle) to increase speed.
OPERATION
a
b
c
N
F
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c - (F) Forward
R
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