For short trips down below to do what ever... You can use a tiller tamer.
I've seen a couple types and own the plastic one. (Not the best in my opinion.) I'd get the SS model that is more of a leaver type device. Find iboth on ebay.
This winter I picked up an old ST1000 that I haven't installed yet. ($150 in the original box with instructions and warranty card... The PO said it had been used... I can't tell.)