NOTICE
:
Warm up the engine before shifting into gear. Until the engine is warm, the idle speed
may be higher than normal. High idle speed can prevent you from shifting back to
neutral. If this occurs, stop the engine, shift to neutral, then restart the engine and
allow it to warm up.
To shift out of neutral
1. Pull the neutral interlock trigger up (if equipped).
1. Neutral interlock trigger
2. Move the remote control lever/gear shift lever firmly and crisply forward (for forward
gear) or backward (for reverse gear) [about 35°(a detent can felt) for remote control
models]. Be sure to check that the tilt lock lever is in the lock/down position (if equipped)
before operating in reverse.