Sounds like what is happening is the engine is not idling down properly. If
the rpms are too high (2000 in neutral is too high) you will have a very
hard time shifting.
Not sure why it would only do it intermittently. I would assume some sensor
is going bad.
In the interim - If the problem occurs - just turn the engine off and then
shift to neutral and then recrank. My guess is it will correct itself once
you turn the key off. Inidicating it is some kind of electrical sensor.
Don't try to force it like you have been doing. This will definetly tear up
something (gears/clutch dog). Just turn it off and then recrank.

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"almus" wrote in message
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I have a 99 evinrude 225xi w/ intermittent shift problem.
Very hard shifting from F to N and to R.

A couple of times managed to get it into N and
RPMs went high (~2000rpm). One time
engine code light was set; but then went off.

I turn off boat and restart later and
NO PROBLEM! works great can't get it to repeat.
Hours later, problem returns. Very hard shifting
can't find N. Have to force it from F to R

Help... could this be shift interrupter ??

What is the procedure for adjusting all cables?
I have the manual but it refers to an accessory manual
which I don't have.

If the problem would persist, I am sure I can find it
but when it works well most of the time, it is
hard to diagnose.


-Almus

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