Shifted Engine When Not Running. Any Harm?

[Terrier]

I have a 1994 25hp Johnson. I lubed the shift linkages the other day and then proceeded to shift it into forward and reverse a few times with the engine not running. Afterwards, I happened to read the manual, and in a "Note", it said to not shift the engine with the engine not running. ("Note" in the manual is defined as "Information that will help prevent damage to machinery")

Did I harm anything? Thanks.

 

[Mas]

Re: Shifted Engine When Not Running. Any Harm?

I would not worry about it. I'm sure you did not force it.

MAS

 

[wesley pipes]

Re: Shifted Engine When Not Running. Any Harm?

no as long as you were not forcing into gear.

 

[Terrier]

Re: Shifted Engine When Not Running. Any Harm?

Did not force it, and did not hear any strange sound. Anyway, I won't be doing it again. Thanks for your replies.