TOHATSU 40B2 Owner's Manual page 52

52 ENGINE OPERATION
WARNING
!
Before shifting, make sure that no
swimmer(s) or obstacle(s) is ahead or
astern of the boat.
!
● Before moving the Shift Lever to
Reverse, make sure the Reverse
Lock is engaged (in up position).---
EFO model only.
Lock
6
● Do not increase the engine speed
unnecessarily while reversing.
● The Shift Lever cannot be turned
from Neutral to Reverse unless the
throttle grip has been turned fully
toward "SLOW".
CAUTION
Reverse lock lever
■ EPTO type
While pressing the lock button on
the Remote Control lever upward,
swiftly move the Lever to Forward (F)
or Reverse (R) to the engaging point
(approx.32° forward or backward from
Neutral). If the lever is moved further
forward or backward, the throttle will
open.
EFO
Fully
open
Note
The remote control lever becomes
inoperative unless the free accel lever
is in the fully closed position.
● The engine must be at idling speed
when the Shift Lever is moved from
Forward to Reverse.
● Do not increase the engine speed
unnecessarily while reversing.
Control Lever
Neutral
(N)
CAUTION
!
Lock Button
Free
Accel
Lever