Shifting And Speed Control - Suzuki DF4 Manuel Du Propriétaire

 WARNING
If you attempt to reinstall the recoil
starter assembly or motor cover after
starting the engine you can be injured.
Do not attempt to reinstall the recoil
starter assembly or motor cover after
starting the engine.
 WARNING
When the engine is running, there are
many moving parts that could cause
severe personal injury.
When the engine is running, keep your
hands, hair, clothing, etc., away from the
engine.
NOTE:
Be sure to have the starter system repaired as
soon as possible. You should not continue to
use the emergency starting procedure for rou-
tine engine starting.
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SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL

NOTICE
Severe engine damage may occur if (a)
engine speed is not allowed to return to
idle and boat speed is not reduced when
shifting from "FORWARD" to "REVERSE"
or from "REVERSE" to "FORWARD", or
(b) care is not taken when operating the
boat in reverse.
Always allow the engine speed to return
to idle before shifting. Exercise caution
and use minimal speed when operating
the boat in reverse. Be sure the handle/
shift lever is in the desired position
before accelerating.
NOTICE
If you shift gears when the engine is not
running, the shifting mechanism can be
damaged.
Avoid shifting gears when the engine is
not running.
Shifting
To shift the motor into "FORWARD", set the
throttle control grip to the idle position and pull
the shift lever towards you firmly.
To shift into "REVERSE", set the throttle to the
idle position, and push the shift lever away from
you firmly.