74 Evinrude Jumps out of gear

D

Dale Kelly

Recruit
Joined
Sep 26, 2005
Messages
3
I have a 40 horse evinrude. It ran fine a week ago. Today before leaving for the lake I disconnected the throttle cable and the shift cable was going to lubricate them but didn't have right lub. I reconnected the cables and went for the water. On the first take off at half throttle it jumped out of gear.I throttled up again same thing happened. I was wondering if something in the shifting assembly came loose.I'm certain I reconnected them properly. I've had this motor for 6 years I just ordered the manual! Didn't need it till today!!Any suggestions?
 
fireman57

fireman57

Captain
Joined
Aug 24, 2004
Messages
3,811
Re: 74 Evinrude Jumps out of gear

You probably just need to readjust your cable. Try shifting it manually and see if it stays in gear. you might need to take a buddy along for this.
 
D

Dale Kelly

Recruit
Joined
Sep 26, 2005
Messages
3
Re: 74 Evinrude Jumps out of gear

We tried manually shifting with the shift cable disconnected it did not work. I need to know if I should hold the shift arm forward while throttling? Any suggestions? Thanks
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top