Operation41EMU27670Warming up engineEMU27683Choke start modelsAfter starting the engine, allow it to idle for 3minutes to warm up. Failure to do so willshorten engine life. Gradually return thechoke knob to its home position as the en-gine warms up.EMU36530Checks after engine warm-upEMU36540ShiftingWhile tightly moored, and without applyingthrottle, confirm that the engine shiftssmoothly into forward and reverse, and backto neutral.EMU36980Stop switches Turn the main switch to “ ”, or press theengine stop button and make sure the en-gine stops. Confirm that removing the clip from the en-gine shut-off switch stops the engine. Confirm that the engine cannot be startedwith the clip removed from the engineshut-off switch.EMU34530ShiftingWARNINGEWM00180Before shifting, make sure there are noswimmers or obstacles in the water nearyou.NOTICEECM01610Warm 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 theengine, shift to neutral, then restart theengine and allow it to warm up.To shift out of neutral1. Pull the neutral interlock trigger up (ifequipped).2. Move the remote control lever / gearshift lever firmly and crisply forward (forforward gear) or backward (for reversegear) [about 35° (a detent can felt) for re-mote control models]. Be sure to checkthat the tilt lock lever is in the lock/downposition (if equipped) before operating inreverse.1. Neutral interlock triggerZMU03729