SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL
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.
1
Shifting
With the engine running, twist the throttle grip to
SHIFT or slower.
Move the shift lever briskly and decisively to FOR-
WARD or REVERSE.
2
1.
2.
Decrease speed
Increase speed
3
2
EMERGENCY STARTING
If the starter cord breaks or the starter fails, your en-
gine can be started using a piece of the starter cord
or a 9/64 in (6 mm) cord about 4 ft. (1.2 m) long.
WARNING
1
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
1.
2.
3.
Shift lever
FORWARD
REVERSE
unexpected
boat movement when the
engine starts.
WARNING
The engine cover is a machinery guard. To
prevent injury from moving engine compo-
nents, keep hands, clothes, and hair clear of
powerhead.
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.
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.
IMPORTANT: Before moving the shift lever, reduce
throttle to SHIFT speed or slower, then pause until
motor slows to idle speed and boat has slowed.
DO NOT turn flywheel by hand. Use starter
cord only.
Speed Control
With the engine running, twist the throttle grip:
•
•
Counterclockwise to increase speed; or
Clockwise to decrease speed.
Engine Starting - 20
| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Johnson 2-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Brand Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual. Marine Operator's Engine Guide. |
| Tags | Johnson 15 hp, Johnson 9.9 hp, Johnson R, Johnson RL, Johnson RT |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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| Publisher | johnson.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Johnson Outboards |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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