shift switch problems... any help?

[hammer250v8]

my shift switch isnt being depressed when it's supposed to(shifting out of gear). it didn't have a zip tie on it like it's supposed to. i put one on and still nothing. do the slides wear out? it's on a 91 250 evinrude. i'm waiting for a clymer manual to try to figure it out.anyone ever have this problem?....james

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: shift switch problems... any help?

Hammer.... Those shift interrupter switches work extremely fast. If you can get your engine out of gear in the normal fashion, it's working.<br /><br />However, if you have a problem getting the engine out of gear, and everything else (besides the switch) is as it should be, replace the switch.