SAFETY
Outboard Shift Systems and Safety
What
is
most
important?
What
could
happen?
IF ...
...
propeller still
powered (turning)
unknown to operator,
or outboard will START
in
gear, and boat will
move suddenly.
The outboard Shift
System starts here
at the remote
control lever
...
FORWARD
or
REVERSE
..
. and ends here
at the
propeller.
IF.
..
When control lever is
in
FORWARD, NEUTRAL
or REVERSE
...
..
. shift linkage must
match
control lever
position.
.
..
boat will move
opposite to
direction wanted
by operator.
How can
loss
of
shift control be minimized?
Read, understand, and
follow
manufacturer's
instructions
When • Follow warnings marked
"A"
closely.
rigging
• Assemble parts carefully.
FORWARD
or
after • Make adjustments carefully.
servicing
• Test
you~
work. Do not guess. Make sure propeller does just what the operator wants
and nothing
else.
•
Do not shift gears on a stopped outboard. Adjustments can be lost and parts weakened.
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