Operational
Control
Shift/Throttle Control
Models:
All.
Purpose:
A one-hand, sin-
gle-lever control
operates as both
gear shifter and
throttle. The lever
automatically locks
in the neutral posi-
tion (straight up and
down) for safety.
Location:
The shift/throttle
control lever is locat-
ed on the starboard side panel, adjacent
to the driver’s compartment (helm).
Operation:
The lever can be moved from neu-
tral only by raising the lifter under the
ball knob. Shifting is accomplished by
moving the lever forward or backward.
Center (straight up) is neutral. Moving
the lever forward engages the running
gear; moving it back from center puts
the drive train into reverse.
Never attempt to shift without the
engine running! The neutral safety
prevents the boat from starting the en-
gine while in gear, but shifting while
the engine is OFF will cause acceler-
ated wear of the shifting gears.
Special Note: During regular warm-
up of the engine, it is possible to tem-
porarily increase the engine RPMs
without moving the boat. To accom-
plish this, push in the button located
at the bottom of the shift/throttle lever
with one hand and pull up the “umbrel-
la” (aluminum surround below the top
of the knob). Move the lever to the de-
sired position and then simultaneously
release the button and umbrella. The
engine will run with increased RPMs
and can be increased or decreased by
moving the lever. Returning the handle
to the neutral position will bring the
system back to neutral and reduce the
engine RPMs to pre-set levels.
This function should be done spar-
ingly. Over-revving the engine for any
extended period can cause undue wear
and tear on the engine. Avoid advanc-
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