X OPERATION
SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL
Speed Control
With the outboard running, turn the Twist Grip
throttle control on the steering handle to
change engine speed.
IMPORTANT: Carefully check the function of
all control and engine systems before leaving
the dock. DO NOT shift the outboard into
FORWARD or REVERSE while it is shut OFF.
Shifting
1
2
With engine running, twist the throttle grip to
SHIFT or slower.
Move the shift lever with a firm, quick motion
to FORWARD or REVERSE.
3
2
007007
1.
2.
Decrease speed
Increase speed
Throttle Friction
Adjust the throttle friction knob to reduce the
effort required to hold a throttle setting.
1
WARNING
1.
2.
3.
Shift lever
FORWARD
REVERSE
Tighten knob only enough to hold
throttle at a constant engine speed.
Overtightening will prevent quick throt-
tle changes in case of emergency.
WARNING
Do
not
operate
the
outboard
in
REVERSE with the tilt/run lever in TILT.
The outboard may tilt out of the water,
resulting in loss of control.
IMPORTANT: When shifting from FOR-
WARD to REVERSE or from REVERSE to
FORWARD, pause at NEUTRAL until the en-
gine is at idle speed and the boat has slowed.
1
1.
Throttle friction screw
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy can vary depending on boat
load, hull design, and throttle setting. When
boat reaches top speed, throttle back from
FULL SPEED to a lower throttle setting. You
will save fuel with a minimal loss of speed.
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Evinrude Brand Manuals, Evinrude MFE Manual, Evinrude Outboard Manual |
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| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual. Marine Operator's Engine Guide. |
| Tags | Evinrude 55 hp, Evinrude MJRL, Evinrude MRL |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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| Publisher | evinrude.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Evinrude Outboard Motors |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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