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Johnson Ship Master controls 10 years 3 months ago #100351

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What position are the levers supposed to be in when starting the motor?
First time trying to start it and the starter motor is turning but not engaging. Wondering if I have a safety that is not right or something simple I need to do. I have a full shop manual on the way for the motor but its not here yet. Motor is 75hp sea king magneto. Sorry for the stupid question...Thank you
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Re:Johnson Ship Master controls 10 years 3 months ago #100363

Stupid question? Not at all. The only stupid question is the one not asked. I believe the F/R (black) lever should be straight up in neutral. The throttle should be moved forward to its highest allowable position somewhere between 1/3 and 1/2 throttle.

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Re:Johnson Ship Master controls 10 years 3 months ago #100387

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If the starter is spinning but not engaging, its a bad Bendix drive on the starter, or stuck. Disconnect the battery first, then see if the Bendix freely rotates up to engage the flywheel by hand. Be careful here.

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