The motor was running for about 20 min. so it was warm. Ran out of gas, so it stopped. Change tanks, re-primed and tried to start.
First time I turned it to start, it turned over, but did not keep going, second time I turned the switch, I heard the starter run, but the gear did not engage.
Had to get towed home! Now I know how to tow a ?toon!
Took starter off, and noticed that I could not move the gear on the starter. I took a flat bladed screwdriver and pried at the gear. It then came loose, and I was able to move it up and down the shaft. I put it back in and now it works again!
I suspect that the engine backfired, jamming the starter gear back down. Anyone experience this, is there something I can do to prevent this from occurring again? This is a ?97 merc 115. Or should I keep a screwdriver on board for the next time!
First time I turned it to start, it turned over, but did not keep going, second time I turned the switch, I heard the starter run, but the gear did not engage.
Had to get towed home! Now I know how to tow a ?toon!
Took starter off, and noticed that I could not move the gear on the starter. I took a flat bladed screwdriver and pried at the gear. It then came loose, and I was able to move it up and down the shaft. I put it back in and now it works again!
I suspect that the engine backfired, jamming the starter gear back down. Anyone experience this, is there something I can do to prevent this from occurring again? This is a ?97 merc 115. Or should I keep a screwdriver on board for the next time!