It works on land because there is no load on the prop. The gears are cut so
that a load forces them to stay in gear. The prop pushing aganst the water
create a load even at idle. Reverse and forward both work the same way,
intterupter switch stalls the motor to remove the load letting the gears
come apart easier. You need to push the intterupter switch with your finger
while the motor is running to make sure it kills the motor. If it does then
it needs adjusting.

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ok ...I added a helper spring to get the idle to return back down to +-
750rpm...working well so far. I did this on land...my next stp is to
take it in the water and see if that effects the "going in to neutral"

I just don't understand why it works fine on land taking in/out of
gear, but when it gets in the water, even if I am not moving, (tied to
the dock) it doesn't always go from fwd to neutal....almost like
something to do with the electrical components and being grounded out
by the water? (have not gotten a chance to try in reverse yet)

another work week ...can't touch it till Saturday.

Thanks

that makes sense...thanks James and all! I will let you know the
outcome if it will ever friggin warm up!