Operation Confirm that removing the clip from the en- gine shut-off switch stops the engine. Confirm that the engine cannot be started 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. To shift from in gear (forward/reverse) to neutral 1. Close the throttle so that the engine slows to idle speed. ECM01610 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 engine, shift to neutral, then restart the engine and allow it to warm up. NOTICE To shift out of neutral 1. Pull the neutral interlock trigger up (if equipped). 2. After the engine is at idle speed in gear move the remote control lever firmly and crisply into the neutral position. 1. Neutral interlock trigger 2. Move the remote control lever firmly and crisply forward (for forward gear) or backward (for reverse gear) about 35° (a detent can felt). 46