SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL
Speed Control
With the engine running, twist the throttle grip:
IMPORTANT: Carefully check the function of all
control and engine systems before leaving the
dock. DO NOT shift the engine into FORWARD or
REVERSE while it is shut OFF.
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Counterclockwise to increase speed
Clockwise to decrease speed
Shifting
With the engine running, twist the throttle grip to
shift position or slower.
Move the shift lever briskly and completely FOR-
WARD or REVERSE.
1.
2.
Increase speed
Decrease speed
1
2
EMERGENCY STARTING
WARNING
When using Emergency Starting proce-
dures, the start-in-neutral-only feature is
inoperative. Make sure shift lever is in NEU-
TRAL position to prevent injuries from
when the
1.
2.
REVERSE
FORWARD
unexpected boat movement
engine starts.
Position NEUTRAL by moving the shift lever to the
center position.
The engine cover is a machinery guard. To
prevent injury from moving engine compo-
nents, keep hands, clothes, and hair clear of
powerhead.
Before shifting into NEUTRAL while boating, twist
the throttle grip to SHIFT position or slower, then
wait until the engine slows to idle and the boat
slows.
Prevent electric shock by keeping clear of
the ignition coils and spark plug leads when
the motor is being started or is running.
Shock can cause serious personal injury
under certain conditions.
WARNING
Do not operate motor in REVERSE with the
tilt lock lever in RELEASE position. Motor
may tilt out of the water, resulting in loss of
control.
DO NOT turn flywheel by hand. Use starter
cord only.
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- Engine Starting
| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Johnson 4-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Brand Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals |
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| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual. Marine Operator's Engine Guide. |
| Tags | Johnson 30 hp, Johnson TEL4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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| Publisher | johnson.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Johnson Outboards |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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