Loss of power when shifting in reverse

Mike Davis · Post by **Mike Davis** » Mar 27th, '16, 12:44

At the end of last season, I noticed that whenever I shifted the transmission in reverse, and gave the engine some increased throttle, the engine lacked power and sometimes died. This happens only in reverse. Has anyone ever encountered such a problem and what is the solution. Thank again.
Mike Davis
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tjr818 · Post by **tjr818** » Mar 27th, '16, 12:54

Do you have the single lever control or the two lever?

Mike Davis · Post by **Mike Davis** » Mar 27th, '16, 18:16

I have the single lever control for shifting.

tjr818 · Post by **tjr818** » Mar 28th, '16, 16:18

Check the linkage. Put the lever into reverse and see if you can advance the throttle at the engine. I think the linkage is loose and needs adjustment. Do you have the manual for it?

Joe Myerson · Post by **Joe Myerson** » Mar 29th, '16, 11:13

I agree with Tim. I found that a key piece of my one-lever shift linkage had rusted badly. The linkage froze, and in forcing the cable it busted. I could still run the engine in forward, but no reverse.

This year I cleaned it with Naval Jelly, wire-brushed it and painted it with Rustoleum. Will see how it works out.

Joe

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