Shifting; Engine Shut Down (Stopping); Protecting People In The Water; Section 3 - On The Water - Mercury 92‑813054A2 Manual

Shifting

Shifting into gear at engine speeds above idle will damage the transmission. Shift into gear only when the engine is operating
at idle.
Failure to rotate the propeller shaft when shifting gears or forcing the shift mechanism while the engine is not operating can
result in product damage. If you must shift gears with the engine off, manually rotate the propeller shaft in the appropriate
direction.
To shift the unit, verify the remote control throttle lever is in neutral. Move the remote control shift lever forward to shift into
forward gear or backward to shift into reverse. After shifting the transmission, advance the throttle to the desired setting.

Engine Shut Down (Stopping)

1. Place the remote control lever in neutral.
Immediately stopping the engine after high load operation can damage the turbocharger bearings. Idle the engine for several
minutes before shutdown.
2. Operate the engine at idle speed for several minutes to allow the turbocharger and engine to cool.
3. The engine can be stopped by any one of the following four methods:
a. Move the ignition key switch to the "ACCESSORY" or "OFF" position. The engine will stop and the control system will
be deactivated.
b. Depress the start/stop button, if equipped. The engine will stop and the control system will remain active.
c. Momentarily move the ignition key switch to the "START" position, then release immediately. The control system will
recognize that the engine is running and will stop the engine. The control system will remain active. Moving the
ignition key switch to the "START" position again will issue a start request to the control system and the control
system will start the engine, if appropriate.
d. Activate the lanyard stop switch, if equipped. The engine will stop, but the control system will remain active. The
control system will not allow the engine to start if the lanyard stop switch is activated.

Protecting People in the Water

While Boat is in Operation

People in the water cannot take quick action to avoid a boat heading in their direction.
Approach slowly and exercise extreme caution when boating in areas where people may be in the water.
When a boat is moving and the gear shift is in neutral, there is sufficient force by the water on the propeller to cause the
propeller to rotate. This neutral propeller rotation can cause serious injury.

While the Boat is Stationary

A spinning propeller, a moving boat, or any solid device attached to the boat can cause serious injury or death to swimmers.
Stop the engine immediately whenever anyone in the water is near your boat.
Shift into neutral and shut down the engine before allowing people in the water near the boat.
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