Sterndrive Throttle Control System

The throttle Control System starts here and the remote control lever . . .

. . . and ends here on the engine.

What's Most Important?

When the control lever is moved from Forward (or Reverse) to Neutral . . .

. . . engine speed must slow to idle RPM and allow operator to shift into Neutral.

Operator must be able to stop propeller.

What Could Happen?

If operator cannot slow the engine to idle RPM and shift into neutral, (stop propeller), operator could panic and lose control of boat.

How Can Loss of Throttle Control be Minimized? In pre-delivery inspection and when servicing . . .

Read, understand, and follow manufacturers instructions.

Closely follow the warnings marked with . . .

Assemble parts and make adjustments carefully . . .

Test your work. Don't guess. Make sure engine throttle response is smooth. Make sure full throttle operating RPM can be reached so operator won't overload engine