1995 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 331Get this manual
Outboard Speed Control System and Persons Safety The outboard Speed Control System starts here at the remote control lever (single lever remote control)
and ends here on the powerhead
What's Most Important?
power head speed must slow down enough to allow operator to shift into Neutral Operator must be able to Stop propeller
What Could Happen? If Operator can't slow down the motor Or shift into Neutral gear (stop propeller), Operator could panic and lose control of boatHow Can Loss of Speed Control be Minimized? Read, Understand, and Follow manufacturers InstructionsFollow warnings marked"