2004 SR Johnson 2-stroke 40, 50HP Service Manual, Page 289Get this manual

2004 SR Johnson 2-stroke 40, 50HP Service Manual, Page 289

Outboard Shift Systems and Safety
The outboard Shift System starts here at the remote control lever
.and ends here at the propeller
What is most important?

When control lever is in FORWARD, NEUTRAL or REVERSE
.shift linkage must match control lever position
What could happen?