HELP! Evinrude seized after rope stuck in prop

[87evinrude115V4]

Hello there, brand new to this site. I took my 18' boat to the lake yesterday and as I was cruising in very low Rpms (2-3k) the dock rope hand got stuck in one of the prop blades.. Not wrapped as round but actually looped on one of the flanges so it didn't have any give... Unfortunately I tryed starting and gassing the engine in both front and reverse until the engine stalled and stopped starting.
After I got the rope off I sprayed starter fluid and it didn't start again... And now the flywheel is very hard to turn over.. But it does turn

1987 evinrude V4. . 40:1 mix

 

[Bosunsmate]

Remove the lower unit and see if your problem is in the powerhead or lower gearbox.

 

[87evinrude115V4]

Any special instructions for removing LU?

 

[87evinrude115V4]

Remove the lower unit and see if your problem is in the powerhead or lower gearbox.

Appreciate any help

 

[Bosunsmate]

Appreciate any help

Not really apart from make sure you undo the shift shaft first.
Its under the carb on most models, post a photo if stuck or someone will know that model
There is often a screw under there that goes through the shift shaft or you pull the handle for the shift shaft out and it releases it (a pin holds the handle in place so you remove the pin first)

 

[oldboat1]

Use your year and model number here to get a diagram of the lower unit. There was not a 115 in '87, so your model number will be important.

When you get up and running, use a 50:1 ratio for your fuel mix.

 

[87evinrude115V4]

Thanks for the responses I will post model number within the hour

 

[87evinrude115V4]

Model #: E115TLCRD

 

[Bosunsmate]

1984, you need to remove the screw/pin from under the bottom carb- it may have a screw slot on its head or it may need a socket

 

[GA_Boater]

Before tearing off the lower unit, remove the prop. It's possible some of the rope is jammed and pulling the prop is a quick check for freeing up the motor.

 

[oldboat1]

for reference: http://ww2.iboats.com/Gearcase/dm/cart_id.525400757--session_id.429786073--view_id.1553969