Owner`s manual

Operation
Sport Boat
5-5
SHIFTING/RUNNING
Follow these guidelines when shifting your boat:
• Pause in NEUTRAL before shifting from FORWARD to REVERSE, or
REVERSE to FORWARD.
• Avoid shifting into REVERSE while the boat is traveling forward at
speed.
• Keep the shifter control clean and clear of obstructions.
To shift into
FORWARD: press the
neutral lock button while
pushing the control lever
forward.
To shift into REVERSE:
press the neutral lock
button while pushing the
control lever backward.
WARNING ALARM
Your boat may be equipped with a warning alarm that will sound if an
engine problem develops. If the warning alarm sounds, IMMEDIATELY
throttle back to idle speed and shift into NEUTRAL. IMMEDIATELY check
the gauges and stop the engine. On some models, the horn may emit a
short chirping sound during starting to verify operation. Refer to the engine
operator’s manual for additional information.
 CAUTION
Continued operation after the warning alarm has sounded may
cause severe engine damage.
REVERSE
FORWARD
BOW
KC-1060
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