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

[David Bradley]

Rob, I had the same problem with my remote throttle - if I recall correctly
the cable needed to be lubricated.

Dave


On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 9:23 AM, Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:

> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Ben Cittadino
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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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