Tiller Handle Type Gearshifting - Honda BF45A Owner's Manual

6. OPERATION (TILLER HANI9LE' TYPE)
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POIN'j-ER
L
FAST
Gearshift lever has 3 positions:
FORWARD, NEUTRAL, and
REVERSE.
An indicator at the base of the
gearshift lever aligns with the letters F,
N, and R on the motor pan.
1. Align the pointer on the tiller han-
dle with the SLOW position on the
throttle grip to decrease engine
speed.
N (neutral)
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R (reverse)
INhICATOR
The throttle mechanism is designed to
limit the throttle grip travel when
operating in the REVERSE or NEU-
TRAL positions. The throttle grip
can
only be turned to the FAST position
when operating in forward gear.
2. Put the tilt lever in the LOCK posi-
tion to prevent the outboard motor
from tilting up, when operating in
reverse (refer to page 22).
3.
Move the gearshift lever to engage
the desired gear.
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