How to remove lower gear unit?

[Grant123]

I have a 1982 60hp Mariner 2 cyl 2 stroke. I am trying to repace the impeller but my manual is not great. I have removed the 4 external bolts, the bolt for the trim tab and the bolt underneath the trim tab. The lower unit is moving but somehow it is still connected at the opposite end from the prop -there is a lever slot at this end but I am reluctant to apply too muck pressure until I have worked out what is still holding the lower unit to the motor. I am not sure how to disconnect the gear shift. Any tips?

 

[Laddies]

Re: How to remove lower gear unit?

 

[Grant123]

Re: How to remove lower gear unit?

Thanks Laddies, Your manual is better than mine. So I have to take the prop off? This somehow releases the gear selctor shaft?

 

[Laddies]

Re: How to remove lower gear unit?

Grany, sorry about this post but I just reread it and see you engine is a 2 cyl. Mariner and my post is for a 3 cyl 60HP which is not the same. We don't work on Japanize Mariner engines so I don't have a clue.

 

[Grant123]

Re: How to remove lower gear unit?

Thanks anyway Laddies, my manual does say to remove the prop but I didn't think it would be necessary. I will give it a go. I think my 2cyl mariner is made by yamaha?