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somers12

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"When using "outboard moto

"When using "outboard motor flushers" or "ear muffs" on an outboard, is there any danger in running the engine in gear? A fellow at the marina told me it shouldn't be done.

Thanks... Steve"
 
Only if you catch the hose wit

Only if you catch the hose with the prop..obviously it shouldn't be left unattended...as the neighbors cat or dog could end up as a fatality.
 
"Thanks... I don't like my

"Thanks... I don't like my neighbor's cat.

As I suspected. People who don't know what they're talking about, should keep their damned mouths shut.

Steve"
 
"It shouldn't be done for

"It shouldn't be done for three reasons.

1) It is not safe to anyone, including you if your leg gets to close.

2) If you do it long enough you can overheat the prop shaft bearings.

3) It doesn't accomplish anything by running it in gear."
 
"Yea... I just wanted to make

"Yea... I just wanted to make sure that the gears operated properly,(and now, get rid of a cat) but was told never to touch the gear lever or it would overheat the bearings.

Steve (actually, I have two cats, and I love them)"
 
I only run mine in gear on the

I only run mine in gear on the hose just to check the shift adjustment on the cables....in forward & reverse..back to neutral...adjust if neccesary and check again...like Guru says no reason for leaving it in gear to run for any period of time
 
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