25 hp yamaha 2 stroke Shift linkage adjustment I need help

[Yamacajun]

Thanks for the info
will be doing this shortly
my remaining question is do o have to drop the foot to start the procedure?

[panasonic]

No you do not have to.

[Yamacajun]

I am trying my best. Can’t get it to stop making racket in neutral. Seems to be engaging gears. Don’t have boat here to try it on.
Could I have screwed something up by turning prop the wrong way??