1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507265, Page 339Get this manual

1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507265, Page 339

Outboard Shift System and Persons Safety The outboard Shift System starts here at the remote control lever

and ends here at the propeller
What's Most Important? When control lever is in "Forward," "Neutral" or "Reverse" position,

.1_ What Could Happen? If
Shift linkage must match control lever position
Forward or Reverse propeller still powered (turning) unknown to operator, or motor will Start in Gear, boat will move suddenly
Reverse

boat will move Opposite to direction wanted by operator

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