Service Manual 5008736_55 MFE Operation [Shifting And Speed Control]

IMPORTANT: To avoid gearcase damage:

• DO NOT try t o shift motor into gear when engine is not running.

• When shifting, always wait until boat has slowed and engine is at idle speed.

With the outboard running, twist the throttle grip to shift position or slower.

1. Shift position

IMPORTANT: DO NOT shift motor with throttle control advanced beyond the shift position.

Move the shift lever with a firm, quick motion to FORWARD or REVERSE.

Do not operate motor in REVERSE with the tilt/run lever in TILT. Motor may tilt out of the water, resulting in loss of control.

Speed Control

With the outboard running, turn the Twist-Grip throttle control to change engine speed.

Idle speed is controlled by the EMM.

1. Fast position

Throttle Friction Adjustment

Adjust the throttle friction knob to reduce the effort required to hold a throttle setting.

Tighten knob only enough to hold throttle at a constant engine speed. Overtightening will prevent quick throttle changes in case of emergency.