question about shifting

brian1973

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Ok maybe this is in the wrong area if so I apologize. I just picked up a little jon boat with a 1999 mariner 2,5hp engine on it, I had to do a little work to get it started but nothing major. My dumb question is how do you shift it into neutral? I haven't figured this out yet and unfortunately it is to late for me to go test my theories. I have never used anything with this small of a motor before. I did try google but didnt find anything helpful. If it matters the throttle is on the motor itself, well it has a thumb lever added to the steering control. Anyway thanks for any help you can provide.

Sorry Mods.. for some reason this double posted please delete one of them, Thank you.
 
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racerone

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On many small motors there is no shift function.-----Point the boat away from the dock , pull the cord and go.------Turn motor around for reverse.
 
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