Outboard help

[jshow89]

I have a 30hp Johnson outboard on my fishing boat, I am starting to have a problem with the starter not rising up and engaging the motor head, this only happens after I have been using the motor some, the starter spins freely just doesn't pop up, if I take the cover off and tap it with a wrench it seems to work after that, just wondering if anyone else has ran across something like this and may have some advice

[River Monster]

I had a similar issue with a frayed wire. Before i realized it was the wire i pulled the whole starter apart and cleaned it and checked for other issue

[pinerider]

Try spraying some lubricant on the shaft that the starter gear is on. I had the same problem, sprayed the shaft, problem fixed. Can't remember if I'd used graphite spray or Moovit.

Greg

[Lunker Larry]

Just spray the crap out of it with WD40. Happens to my motor at the cottage. Drys out and binds.