tohatsu 2 stroke 2001 9.8 hp forward/reverse switch not working

[NubMuffin]

I can't get the lever from neutral to reverse. It feels like it's gonna break if I force it, so how do I fix it?

 

[Sea Rider]

Re: tohatsu 2 stroke 2001 9.8 hp forward/reverse switch not working

That happens with engine on or off ? If off, you should not be doing so, if insisting definitely will break the lever, will work perfectly when shifting forward or reverse while engine is on.

Happy Boating

 

[pvanv]

Re: tohatsu 2 stroke 2001 9.8 hp forward/reverse switch not working

Indeed. You cannot shift if the motor isn't running. If it won't drop into R when running, either the linkage is jammed, or there is a problem in the LU.