Yamaha F115 Owner's Manual page 74

Operation
To shift from in gear (forward/reverse) to neu-
tral
1. Close the throttle so that the engine
slows to idle speed.
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2. After the engine is at idle speed in gear
move the remote control lever / gear shift
lever firmly and crisply into the neutral
position.
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