TOHATSU MFS 50A Owner's Manual page 46

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ENGINE OPERATION
2. When the engine reaches trolling (or
idling) speed, quickly pull the shift lever
to the Forward position.
Reverse
1. Turn the throttle grip to reduce engine
speed.
2. When the engine reaches trolling (or
idling) speed, quickly pull the shift lever
to the Reverse position.
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Side mount RC type
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1. Forward (F)
2. Neutral (N)
3. Reverse (R)
4. Fully open (Forward)
5. Full open (Reverse)
6. Free throttle lever
7. Control lever
8. Lock button
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CAUTION
Do not force to shift when the throttle grip
is not in the fully closed position, other-
wise, steering system and/or shifting
mechanism may be damaged. The control
lever is inoperative unless the throttle grip
is in the fully closed position.
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Forward
1. Quickly push the control lever to the
Forward (F) position 32°, where the
gear is connected, while lifting up on
the lock button located under the con-
trol lever grip.
2. Further forward motion will open the
throttle.
Reverse
1. Quickly pull the control lever to the
Reverse (R) position at 32°, where the
gear is connected, while lifting up on
the lock button located under the con-
trol lever grip.
2. Further rearward motion will open the
throttle.
Acceleration
Open throttle grip or control lever gradu-
ally.
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CAUTION
Sudden acceleration may cause passen-
ger(s) to be thrown overboard or falling
down.
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