Motor Sound

[TXredfish]

I tried out my new 25hp Mercury 2stroke (tiller model) yesterday. I specifically followed the motor break in procedure- (run on all speeds but not at one consistent speed for more than two minutes, run at this procedure for the first hour.) After about an hour and a half I noticed the motor sounded louder and sounded like it was forcing itself. When this was happening I noticed a slight decrease in horsepower and the motor began kicking when I would shift gears. I don't know if this is a product of the break in procedure or it is just me being alittle precautious?

 

[RadioguyJ]

Re: Motor Sound

Sounds unusual to me......was it getting louder than that outboard should run?? I would say if it's acting out of the ordinary, you should have it checked out. That's the best part about having that new motor warranty!

 

[JB]

Re: Motor Sound

Howdy, TX.<br /><br />Sounds like you have had some slippage in the throttle and/or shift linkage adjustments. <br /><br />Normally, the throttle must be at idle to shift, and the linkage should lock the engine from tilting when in reverse. Sounds like both functions are off.<br /><br />Good luck.