Honda GB40 Outboard Motor Manual., Page 9Get this manual
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Avoid abrupt and sharp at Forward movement high speedcause the Such maneuvers may boat to capsize r
become flooded
Move in reverse at slow speedHigh speed will back up water and result in floodingReverse caution in shallow obstructed movement water since motor is not able and damage drive unit transom may resultExercise
Tilt the motor raise the propeller when operating in shallow heavily weeded area prevent Operating in shallow area propeller from dragging becoming entangled in weedsMove at reduced speed, increasing engine speed will not increase movement correspondinglyReduce the forward Changing from forward before attempting change from reverse forward reversemovement