40hp won't go in gear

[yama-mamma]

Just recently pulled and replaced the impeller on my 40hp 2 stroke 1993 model. Impeller went back in fine, and I bolted everything up like it was before. Now when I crank it, it's engaged in reverse and has no forward or neutral gear. Any ideas would be great.

[99yam40]

drop lower unit again and make sure to put shifter and lower unit in neutral when going back together

[yama-mamma]

Ok I figured it had something to do with that, just didn't know for sure. I understand putting the shifter in neutral but is there a certain way to put the lower unit in neutral?