First, I am new to this forum.<br />Second, It looks like a very useful site. <br />Third, Here is my problem. <br />25HP 4-Stroke Big Foot model was purchased new in<br />'03. It ran last year, and the first time out this<br />year ok, and then problems. <br />The second time out this year, backing my pontoon<br />away from the pier, the motor seemed sluggish in<br />reverse. I shifted into forward, began to accelerate, went about 15 seconds, or 500', and<br />stalled. I remember hearing a short, single beep,<br />and from reading the owners manual, about the low<br />oil, and overheat alerts. I have since checked the<br />oil and it is at or near the full mark, after 5-10<br />hours of use. I have come close to turning the motor over a couple times since then, but if it<br />barely starts, it is only for seconds, very roughly, before sounding the same single chirp<br />alert. Of course, I am in touch with the dealer,<br />since the motor is under warranty, but our only<br />experience with them was a very unfavorable one,<br />so I am looking for information at this point. <br />If I cannot resolve problem with minor troubleshooting, I would, of course, contact Mercury Marine, and explain to them the situation<br />with the dealer. It had nothing to do with the<br />motor. <br />Thank you for any advice or feedback.
