[Rhodes22-list] Got launched, but...a

[Lowe, Rob]

Ben,
Maybe you've helped with my problem. 
 
1 -I skipped this step, which, with any motor, one should not do. I would suggest perhaps three "Hail Marys" if it's the first time in the water for the season.
2 - My remote throttle doesn't want to seem to go into reverse, which is why I think the motor is stuck in gear somehow.
3 - Doesn't seem to go into neutral.  Root cause of problem, I believe.
4 - I usually do three times.
5 - Agreed.
6 - Agreed.
7 - Agreed.  Although I would suggest a beer at this point is required whether the motor started successfully or not.
8 - Agreed.  

I'll head to the lake and try your advice!  Thanks - rob

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From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Ben Cittadino
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 7:03 PM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Got launched, but...a

I have the same engine and can only report the following procedure:
1-Say one "Hail Mary"
2-Put engine into reverse.
3-Put engine from reverse into neutral.
4-Move throttle to full power twice only.
5-Pull throttle back all the way.
6-Hit start button and hold for 5 seconds or until engine catches and begins to run.
7-If engine doesn't work the first time, drink one beer slowly and do nothing until finished with beer. (Don't flood engine).
8-Check "dead man switch", gas connection, gas vent, and go back to step one.

Seems to work most of the time.

Ben C (S/V Susan Kay)



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BenC
S/V Susan Kay (Rhodes22 '93 recycled '08) Highlands, NJ (Homeport)
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