Stopping Boat - Yamaha F9.9F Owner's Manual

Operation
TIP:
Tiller handle models: The gear shift lever op-
erates only when the throttle grip is in the fully
closed position.
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 po-
sition.
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WARNING
Do not use the reverse function to slow
G
down or stop the boat as it could cause
you to lose control, be ejected, or impact
the steering wheel or other parts of the
boat. This could increase the risk of se-
rious injury. It could also damage the
shift mechanism.
Do not shift into reverse while traveling
G
at planing speeds. Loss of control, boat
swamping, or damage to the boat could
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Stopping boat