Operation
EMU31721
Stop switches
Confirm that turning the main switch to the
G
"
" (off) position stops the engine.
Confirm that removing the clip from the en-
G
gine shut-off switch stops the engine.
Confirm that the engine cannot be started
G
with the clip removed from the engine shut-
off switch.
EMU31730
Shifting
EWM00180
WARNING
Before shifting, make sure there are no
swimmers or obstacles in the water near
you.
ECM01610
NOTICE
Warm up the engine before shifting into
gear. Until the engine is warm, the idle
speed may be higher than normal. High
idle speed can prevent you from shifting
back to neutral. If this occurs, stop the en-
gine, shift to neutral, then restart the en-
gine and allow it to warm up.
To shift out of neutral
1.
Pull the neutral interlock trigger up (if
equipped).
2.
Move the remote control lever firmly and
crisply forward (for forward gear) or back-
ward (for reverse gear) about 35° (a de-
tent can felt).
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To shift from in gear (forward/reverse) to neu-
tral
1.
Close the throttle so that the engine
slows to idle speed.
2.
After the engine is at idle speed in gear
move the remote control lever firmly and
crisply into the neutral position.
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