Is it normal to start an Evinrude 9.5 in drive?

[Stampede]

I have a mid 60's Sport twin, and noticed having the throttle in the start position, the gear selector needs to be in drive. Just wondering if this is correct?

Thanks.

 

[vics]

I think this from Leeroy's Ramblings http://www.leeroysramblings.com/OMC_9.5.htm explains what you are finding



[FONT=&quot]"There is also a neutral safety lockout that prevents the motor's twist grip throttle from being advanced past the "START" position. This is simply a rod connected to the internal shifting linkage that abuts against a flathead screw from the twist grip linkage. This screw can be adjusted. However you can shift into either forward or reverse, then twist to a higher setting to start it."



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[vics]

I think this from Leeroy's Ramblings http://www.leeroysramblings.com/OMC_9.5.htm explains what you are finding



"There is also a neutral safety lockout that prevents the motor's twist grip throttle from being advanced past the "START" position. This is simply a rod connected to the internal shifting linkage that abuts against a flathead screw from the twist grip linkage. This screw can be adjusted. However you can shift into either forward or reverse, then twist to a higher setting to start it."

Also

"To Start : [FONT=&quot]The most common setting to start these 9.5 motors are with the twist grip handle turned up counter-clockwise to the neutral stop and with full choke, then after the engine warms up, ease it back clockwise to "shift" position.[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Start in Neutral / Shifting Adjustment : [FONT=&quot] This motor, like many has a gear lockout feature where the motor needs to be in neutral or forward to be able to start. When in neutral, the there is a stop that limits the RPM of the motor. If it is then shifted into reverse, the peg is in a different location but also is a slightly higher rev limiter in reverse. However, you can start it in forward, with no limitation as to RPM. If you look at the photo below, the green arrow points to a slotted head screw under a peg on the shifting linkage. This screw can be adjusted to act as a bumper stop for the shifting linkage peg.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]If you need to make any adjustment in the position of the main shafting lever OR to adjust the above mentioned rev limiter, this is done using the bolt indicated by the red arrow. [/FONT] [FONT=&quot]Or if you can not get it adjusted, and have to start it in Neutral, then remove the linkage bar.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]However this adjustment does nothing for gearbox shifting, where you may have worn clutch dog ears or mating gear notches.

The shifting lever itself is as indicated in the photo below by the purple arrow. The twist grip throttle speed indicator is seen in the right hand photo below.[/FONT][/FONT]