Reversing Boat; Stopping The Engine - Mercury 2.5 FourStroke Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual

Always shift the outboard into gear with a quick motion.

Reversing Boat

1. Move the throttle grip to the slow position.
2. To reverse direction, turn the outboard 180°. The tiller handle can be
swung back for ease of operation.
3. Return the throttle grip to the slow position when turning the outboard
back to forward direction.

Stopping the Engine

Reduce engine speed and push in the stop switch or pull the lanyard.
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