grinding noise when pull start

[trucker28]

I have a 1990 force 15HP motor runs great but every once in awhile when I pull the cord to start it makes a grinding noise anyone know what this maybe any info would be great thanks

 

[foodfisher]

Re: grinding noise when pull start

Cogs not fully engaged. Gears grinding.

 

[trucker28]

Re: grinding noise when pull start

Cogs not fully engaged. Gears grinding.

what are cogs

 

[foodfisher]

Re: grinding noise when pull start

Sorry, just general goobledegook. This thread might help. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=318534&highlight=pull+start