locked pull cord??

[SalmonJeff]

ok I have been haveing a problem with my motor that is on another thread but now I have managed to get it into neutral! the only problem is the cord is still tighter then tight is there a way I can acces it to get it losened manualy? I have a force by mercury it is 98??

I would think it is posible but the motor still will not shift well? It will not shift at all now I am just wondering if the cord is causeing any trouble?

[Boat Doc']

It might be that the lockout that prevents it from starting in gear may be engaged and is holding pressure on the shift mechanism. There should be a lever that drops down into the recoil housing from the top. With the handle in neutral try carefully prying up on the lever till it disengages.