Reply To: Johnson &Evinrude jumping out of gear 51/2 to 40 hp older motors

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March 10, 2019 at 9:32 am #170758
chris-p
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    Something to note, 9 times out of 10, the clutch dog and gear lug damage is caused by the Owner.

    Remember to always SNAP that shifter into gear in a quick fast movement. NEVER slowly easeeeee it into gear. That is what causes the damage.

    My Father in Law is very timid with this, and thinks that shifting slowly is better for the motor. It makes me cringe when I hear his lugs smashing away against one another!