I was out attaching my 1988 15hp. This model has the gear shifter integrated into the twist grip throttle.
I shifted the motor into reverse without the engine running and then tried to shift it back to Neutral and it will not make that shift. Not knowing much about outboards I started seaching the web and I found a reprint of a Mercury manual the states (exact quote)"DO NOT attempt to shift motor into "Reverse" gear when engine is }not running or damage to the shift mechanism could result"
Is there anything I can try to save me a trip to the dealer. Any idea how expensive this little trip will cost me?
Thanks
I shifted the motor into reverse without the engine running and then tried to shift it back to Neutral and it will not make that shift. Not knowing much about outboards I started seaching the web and I found a reprint of a Mercury manual the states (exact quote)"DO NOT attempt to shift motor into "Reverse" gear when engine is }not running or damage to the shift mechanism could result"
Is there anything I can try to save me a trip to the dealer. Any idea how expensive this little trip will cost me?
Thanks