Operation542. After the engine is at idle speed in gearmove the remote control lever / gearshift lever firmly and crisply into the neu-tral position.EMU31742Stopping boatWARNINGEWM01510● Do not use the reverse function to slowdown or stop the boat as it could causeyou to lose control, be ejected, or im-pact the steering wheel or other parts ofthe boat. This could increase the risk ofserious injury. It could also damage theshift mechanism.● Do not shift into reverse while travelingat planing speeds. Loss of control, boatswamping, or damage to the boat couldoccur.The boat is not equipped with a separatebraking system. Water resistance stops it af-ter the throttle lever is moved back to idle.The stopping distance varies depending ongross weight, water surface conditions, andwind direction.EMU27821Stopping engineBefore stopping the engine, first let it cool offfor a few minutes at idle or low speed. Stop-ping the engine immediately after operatingat high speed is not recommended.EMU27845Procedure1. Push and hold the engine stop button orturn the main switch to “ ” (off).