User Manual

10. CONTROL BOXES AND TEMPLATES
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SHIFT OPERATION
Move the remote control lever to the NEUTRAL position. Push the fast idle button, and move the remote
control lever a little forward to start the engine. The fast idle button can only be pushed when the remote
control lever is in the neutral position. After starting the engine, warm up the engine. After warming up the
engine, return the remote control lever to the NEUTRAL position, and shift into gear by moving the remote
control lever to the FORWARD or REVERSE gear.
NEUTRAL
0'
FULL THROTTLE
L REVERSE
The Illustration shows the remote control
lever operation when the right-hand
handle type remote control is mounted on
the right side. Left-hand handle type
remote control operation mounted on the
left side is the mirror image
of this
illustration.
Move the remote control lever approximately
35" forward to engage FORWARD gear or approximately 35"
rearward to engage REVERSE gear. The throttle does not open unless the lever is turned 35" or more. The
fast idle button automatically returns when the remote control lever is returned to the NEUTRAL position,
and you can select the FORWARD or REVERSE gear.
Date of Issue: June 2003
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