Reply To: 62 Evinrude 40hp Crankshaft Won’t Turn

[johnny]

There is a flywheel lock out on the front of the recoil starter. Put the motor in neutral and set the throttle on slow and the lockout should be released. You can also remove the recoil starter and try turning the flywheel by hand or with a strap wrench or a wrench on the flywheel nut.