My 9.5 hp "I'm not even sure of the make" starts, but only when handle is on fast speed (which is kinda scary if you think about it) and will not go into gear. The motor sounds good and clean and once I get it started, I can turn it down to the start position where the idle sounds normal. When started, it will sound like it should at top end speed. My problem is that the motor will not go into gear so the prop just sits and does nothing.
Any suggestions? Should I get it checked out by an outboard motor shop? Is this a common problem with outboards?
The owner did do a demonstration of the motor when I bought it and he got it into gear to show me the prop does spin. However, the owner did tell me that the handle is kind of tricky and quite sensitive. I know it's a good motor cause it sounds healthy when on, but me and my motor need to get to know eachother a little more.
Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Any suggestions? Should I get it checked out by an outboard motor shop? Is this a common problem with outboards?
The owner did do a demonstration of the motor when I bought it and he got it into gear to show me the prop does spin. However, the owner did tell me that the handle is kind of tricky and quite sensitive. I know it's a good motor cause it sounds healthy when on, but me and my motor need to get to know eachother a little more.
Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.