Mercury 150hp XR6 locked up

[dbs522]

I have a new (2 months old) Nitro 202 Fish and Ski boat by Tracker with a Mercury 150hp XR6. The last time we tried to put the boat in the water we could not turn the steering wheel and the motor would not move. I think it is hydraulically locked. Could anyone please give me some information on what to do to fix this or and ideas what could be wrong. Please. Thanks.

 

[Kenny Bush]

Re: Mercury 150hp XR6 locked up

Pull the sparkplugs and see if it will spin over with starter. If it spins over (it will spin quick) with no problems, your OK. If not, something mechanical is seriously wrong. Check it out and post back results...

 

[LubeDude]

Re: Mercury 150hp XR6 locked up

Bushcat<br /><br />I think he means that the steering is locked up!!<br /><br />LubeDude

 

[Kenny Bush]

Re: Mercury 150hp XR6 locked up

Well then, I have a remedy for that too...... Does your boat have hydraulic steering? If it does not(Which I think is the case, I would bet that the steering rod is stuck in the tilt tube from the dirt getting inside and soaking up the grease/oil which locks it up. I would unbolt the steering rod off cable end. Then see if you can turn/pivot engine by hand. Then turn steering wheel to see if cable is moving freely. Also check actuator end on cable(where steering rod bolts on) to insure it is moving in and out with ease. I think this is where your problem will be. You most likely will have to tap out the rod(attached to end of cable) through the tilt tube. Afterwards, clean rod with crocus cloth(emory Cloth) and also clean inside of tilt tube. Some people even hone out the tilt tube with a brake hone, or a hand made hone with crocus cloth.

 

[KCLOST]

Re: Mercury 150hp XR6 locked up

Since it is only 2 months old, take it back to the dealer and have them fix it... Or show you how to unlock it....