How to engage the Reverse Lock

badger111

Seaman Apprentice
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Hi I've got a 1972 50HP Johnson Hydro Electric Drive outboard and wondered how to engage the reverse lock? Any pics. would be graciously received...
 

F_R

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Re: How to engage the Reverse Lock

Short lever, smack in the middle, just above the transom. Swing it all the way one way to tilt the motor. Swing it all the way the other direction to run / lock it down. Yes, you are supposed to run with it locked down. If you hit a submerged object, it will automatically release and tilt up. No lever??? Busted off. Has a lever but doesn't do anything??? Link rod is missing or disconnected.
 
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