Re: Mercury reverse kick up
Hey dit...how ya' doin, welcome to iboats forum.<br /><br />Sounds like the reverse lock is not engaging. Mercs lock down in neutral and reverse and unlock in forward so that if ya' hit something in the water doin' a hunded the motor will fly up and lessin' thedamage. If yer not familiar with the reverse lock out, 1) take it to a mech that can check the lock out cam is in the right position or 2) get a manual that will explain how to do it. To check the lock out cam requires dropping the lower unit.<br /><br />If you look at the transom lock down under the midsection, there should be a latch device that hooks up to the tilt pin when in neutral and reverse. It will look like two hooks. Watch it while a helper goes to neutral and then reverse. Remember to spin the prop while shifting.<br /><br />If you have questions, don't be afraid to ask here on the forum.
