Tiller Adjustment???

[vetteman76]

My 8 HP Merc 4 Stroke has a slight problem.When the tiller is in neutral,you cannot pull the starter cord.If I place the tiller in the Reverse position all is well and you can start the engine.Not exactly a perfect sceneribviously it's just an adjustment that's needed.Can anybody help me out with how this is done before I charge into it like a bull in a china shop?
Dave

 

[Texasmark]

Re: Tiller Adjustment???

I guess you mean the shift lever. The tiller is the handle you use for steering. Agree with your diagnosis, but now familiar with the engine.

Mark

 

[vetteman76]

Re: Tiller Adjustment???

This motor doesn't have a separate shift lever.You shift with the throttle on the end of the tiller so everything is sort if intertwined.
Dave

 

[Texasmark]

Re: Tiller Adjustment???

Can't help, sorry, but I think you are correct with the adjustment guess.

Mark