Mariner 28 advice

[JamesMD]

Hi<br /><br />I have recently brought my first river crusier with a Mariner 28 outboard.<br /><br />I am conerned that when i try and put the engine into forward to reverse gear it makes and grinding noise (loud clicking) as if the gears are trying to connect etc.. Should i be concerned about this? The Broker told me the engine was service last month.<br /><br />Also he has advise me to use a 100/1 fuel mix - is this correct? I managed to download a manual for the engine and that mentioned 50/1 mix. He explained that the 100/1 mix is designed for slow river cruising and for weekends trips?<br /><br />Any advice will be appreicated <br /> <br />Regards<br /><br />James

 

[dakk1]

Re: Mariner 28 advice

"Some" gear noise would be acceptable. Loud grinding clicking noises make me nervous. May be idleing a little high.<br />Do not run at 100/1 or you'll be making another purchase in the not too distant future. 50/1 as the manual states.<br /><br />Dave..

 

[Coolmaker]

Re: Mariner 28 advice

Also, the motor is meant to be shifted briskly, do not ease it into gear.... and ditto... use 50 to 1...

 

[JamesMD]

Re: Mariner 28 advice

Hi<br /><br />Thanks for the tips: I am going to take the boat of the water and check the grease in the gearbox. <br /><br />I thought 100/1 was abit too lean. If the grease is ok - what else can i check to do to reduce the gear shift change noise. Do i move into another gear quickly (forward or reverse).<br /><br />Many Thanks<br /><br />J