Operation29running, overheating and serious dam-age could occur. Stop the engine andcheck whether the cooling water inlet onthe lower case or the cooling water pilothole is blocked. Consult your Yamahadealer if the problem cannot be locatedand corrected.EMU27740ShiftingWARNINGEWM00180Before shifting, make sure there are noswimmers or obstacles in the water nearyou.CAUTION:ECM00220To change the boat direction or shiftingposition from forward to reverse or vice-versa, first close the throttle so that theengine idles (or runs at low speeds).EMU27763Forward (tiller handle and remotecontrol models)Tiller control models1. Place the throttle grip in the fully closedposition.2. Move the gear shift lever quickly andfirmly from neutral to forward.Remote control models1. Pull up the neutral interlock trigger (ifequipped) and move the remote controllever quickly and firmly from neutral toforward.EMU27784Reverse (automatic reverse lock andpower trim and tilt models)WARNINGEWM00190When operating in reverse, go slowly. Donot open the throttle more than half. Oth-erwise the boat could become unstable,which could result in loss of control andan accident.Tiller control models1. Place the throttle grip in the fully closedposition.2. Move the gear shift lever quickly andfirmly from neutral to reverse.Remote control models1. Pull up the neutral interlock trigger (ifequipped) and move the remote controllever quickly and firmly from neutral toreverse.ZMU03391
