OPERATION
SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL
Speed Control
With the outboard running, turn the Twist Grip throttle con-
trol on the steering handle to change engine speed.
NOTICE
Carefully check the function of all con-
trol 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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2
Shifting
With engine running, twist the throttle grip to SHIFT or
slower.
Move the shift lever with a firm, quick motion to FORWARD
or REVERSE.
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2
1.
2.
Decrease speed
Increase speed
Throttle Friction
Adjust the throttle friction knob to reduce the effort required
to hold a throttle setting.
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WARNING
Tighten knob only enough to hold throttle at a con-
stant engine speed. Overtightening will prevent
quick throttle changes in case of emergency.
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2.
3.
Shift lever
FORWARD
REVERSE
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 FORWARD to RE-
VERSE or from REVERSE to FORWARD, pause at NEU-
TRAL until the engine is at idle speed and the boat has
slowed.
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1.
Throttle friction screw
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy can vary depending on boat load, hull de-
sign, 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 | 2010 |
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| Publisher | evinrude.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Evinrude Outboard Motors |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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