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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 09, 2003
Filed:
Nov. 28, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Masaru Suzuki, Shizuoka, JP;
Sadato Yoshida, Shizuoka, JP;
Assignee:
Yamaha Marine Kabushiki Kaisha, Shizuoka, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B63H 2/020 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B63H 2/020 ;
Abstract
A shift assist system for an outboard motor regulates the torque of the engine to ensure proper effortless shifting. The system recognizes open circuit or short circuit faults and nevertheless enables the torque of the engine to be reduced to facilitate easy gear selection.