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General Motors — Shifting Transmission

Operation

From a General Motors owner's manual covering: Carb 5.7L, MP 5.0L, MP 5.7L, MP 6.0L. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Before you start

  • Never shift the transmission into or out of gear unless the throttle is at the idle position. Shifting the transmission above 1000 RPM can severely damage the boat, transmission and engine.

Procedure

  1. Set the throttle lever at the idle position.
  2. Move the transmission lever completely forward to shift into Forward gear.
  3. Move the transmission lever completely backward to shift into Reverse gear.
  4. Move the transmission lever to the center detent position to shift into Neutral.

Source: General Motors owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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