Operation29EMU36972Stop switchesPerform the following procedure to checkthat the engine stop switch and engine shut-off switch operate properly. Start the engine, and then check that theengine stops when the engine stop buttonis pushed. Restart the engine, and then check that theengine stops when the clip is pulled fromthe engine shut-off switch. Check that the engine cannot be startedwith the clip removed from the engine shut-off switch.EMU34551ShiftingWARNINGEWM00181Before shifting, make sure there are noswimmers or obstacles in the water nearyou.NOTICEECM01611Warm up the engine before shifting intogear. Until the engine is warm, the idlespeed may be higher than normal. Highidle speed can prevent you from shiftingback to neutral. If this occurs, stop the en-gine, shift to neutral, then restart the en-gine and allow it to warm up.To shift out of neutralMove the gear shift lever firmly and crisplyforward (for forward gear) or backward (forreverse gear). Be sure to check that the tiltlock lever is in the lock/down position (ifequipped) before operating in reverse.To shift from in gear (forward/reverse) to neu-tral1. Close the throttle so that the engineslows to idle speed.2. After the engine is at idle speed in gearmove the gear shift lever firmly and crisp-ly into the neutral position.ZMU02030