Help: Control Box Difficult to get into Neutral

mm_29

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Sep 14, 2008
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I have a 2003 50hp ELPTO with a mercury control box. On occasion I am finding it difficult to get the control box into neutral. Prior to starting, when I adjust the idle to high, the shift handle seems to move slightly and takes it out of neutral and thus I am unable to start the motor.. After jiggling the shift handle a bit I eventually make contact and am able to start the motor.

Is this something that can be adjusted/tightened to fix the problem? Is there a contact point in the handle that needs adjusting?

Any input would be greatly appreciated.
 

Dunaruna

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May 2, 2003
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Re: Help: Control Box Difficult to get into Neutral

You may have the friction adjustment on the remote too tight.
 
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