Mariner 30HP starting up but shifts into gear by itself

osiris661

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Something is a bit strange with my Mariner 30HP and I am wondering if anyone in this forum has ever encountered a problem like this.
When I start my motor, sometimes it starts in an idle speed (prop is still) and sometimes it starts in gear (prop moving), then sometimes I will shift into neutral and I will stay in neutral for like 10 seconds but then shift into forward gear by itself. I can't for the life of me figure out what could be causing this, anyone have any ideas?
Thanks in advance
 
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