Operation32hole is blocked. Consult your Yamahadealer if the problem cannot be locatedand corrected. If the cooling passage is frozen, it maytake awhile for water to start flowing outof the pilot hole.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 the en-gine 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 and firm-ly from neutral to forward.Remote control modelsPull up the neutral interlock trigger (ifequipped) and move the remote control leverquickly and firmly from neutral to forward.EMU27784Reverse (automatic reverse lock andpower trim and tilt models)WARNINGEWM00190When operating in reverse, go slowly. Donot open the throttle more than half. Other-wise 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 and firm-ly from neutral to reverse.NFZMU04597