Engine Starts But Will Not Shift Into Gear

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• Engine: Idle speed in neutral gear

  Spec · 650 RPM conditions={"note":"With engine fully warmed up"}

• Engage Throttle-Only Mode (Engine RPM Warm-Up Without Shifting Into Gear)

  Procedure · 1. Place the ERC lever in neutral. 2. Press the 'Throttle-Only' button. The button light will turn on and the neutral lights will blink.

• Engine: Shallow Water Operation - Max Engine Speed (Tilted)

  Spec · 2000 RPM conditions={"mode":"Shallow water operation","note":"If engine speed exceeds 2000 RPM, outboard will automatically return down to maximum trim range"}

• Engage Throttle Only Mode

  Procedure · 1. Move the control handle into the neutral position. 2. Press the throttle only button while moving the control handle ahead to the forward detent. 3. Confirm engagement: the horn will sound to indicate throttle only...

• Engine Starts But Will Not Shift Into Gear

  Diagnostic · Cause: Shift actuator failure Test: Turn ignition key switch off to reset and then start the engine