Shifting Problem

[1988 Freedom]

I recently purchased a complete SE 106 and installed it this last week. When I tested it with no propeller it shifted great. I launched to start the break-in period with no problems (shifting great), but after two hours into the break-in period and shifting into reverse and forward several times, started to notice the shifting taking more effort than usual at the remote. Headed for the dock, by the time I reached the dock (about 15 minutes) I was have problems getting the unit to shift out of forward or reverse under load (meaning that if I shutdown the engine the unit shifted fine).

It appears that the shift clutch is binding under load. Help.

[Tech Support]

If the unit has trouble coming out of gear under load it is usually the shift cutout switch not operating. It may just be a matter of adjusting. Email kevin@sterndrive.cc with a request for the shift cable adjustment document and I will send it to you.

Tech Support