72 100hp johnson

[RConner]

I have a Johnson 100ESL72R with hydro electro shift. I believe it is stuck in gear because I cannot get the starter to engage. I read in the owners manual there is a safety feature that prevents the engine from starting while in gear. How do I bypass this switch or change the gear to neutral. There doesn't appear to be any linkage for shifting. Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[racerone]

The shifting is done by oil pressure !---This pressure comes from an oil pump in the lower unit.-----This pressure is only there when the motor is running.-----------It will always be in forward when the motor is not running !-

 

[racerone]

The shifting is done by oil pressure !---This pressure comes from an oil pump in the lower unit.-----This pressure is only there when the motor is running.-----------It will always be in forward when the motor is not running !--The motor has a safety switch near the throttle lever on the motor.---This switch prevents cranking if throttle is advanced too far.-----Remove wire, then touch it to ground and see if a helper can get it to crank over with the key.

 

[RConner]

Thanks for the tip racerone.