Mercury 15 hp shifter problem.

[1962montana]

I have a shifting problem with my 15 hp Mercury. I was stranded on the lake after going from reverse to neutral. It wouldn't go into any gear. The handle would only spin but the throttle worked. <br />Does anyone have an exploded view of the handle assembly? If so please e-mail it to me.

 

[KIGuy52]

Re: Mercury 15 hp shifter problem.

Have your serial number handy.<br /> <br /> http://www.mercruiserparts.com/selectSerailRange.asp?doc_nbr=15+MARATHON

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: Mercury 15 hp shifter problem.

Welcome montana2004,<br /><br />Some Mercs are under a recall/replacement on the shaft in the tiller handle itself.The shaft is ok,but the plastic pieces bonded to it loose their grip.<br /><br />You need to see you local dealer.Posting your serial number here will let us know if you need this,but you need a dealer to actually do this repair.<br /><br />DHP

 

[1962montana]

Re: Mercury 15 hp shifter problem.

Thanks for the information. You were correct. That was the problem.