Challenger 180 cs reverse lock ?

[timeman]

Hey guys, I have another question. 2006 Challenger 215 s/c engine, today I had it in the water, and got a small piece of debris caught in the impeller.
I pressed the intake clearing button, shifted into reverse, and gave it some throttle.

The problem?, in reverse, the throttle would only move about 1/4- maybe- 1/3 forward where it felt like it hit a permanent stop. I tried a few times couldn't clear the debris so I trailered it up the ramp, climbed under and pulled out a small piece of wood(actually a hard knot), everything was back to jake except my psychie....I am not at all sure the 1/3 reverse throttle is normal?

I use reverse in backing of the trailer, slowing down in tight spots etc, I have had the boat for two years, yet I am not really sure if in that time I have ever used more than 1/3 reverse throtle.

Is this normal? is it some safety thing to keep from too much pressure on the reverse gate?....and I am just having a "senior moment"?, or is there something I need to fix?

OK you young-ins...give an old-guy a hand here....man...getting old, sure ain't fer sissies!
Thanks, The Timeman

Oh yeah, almost forgot...GO AZ CARDINALS!!!!

 

[sporsterjoel]

Yup that is normal :cheers: Only problem you could have would be a worn wearring from that piece of wood but if the boat still drives normal there your fine.

 

[seadoosnipe]

Safety jammed?......

It sounds like your safety selector in your shifter got stuck. It happens to me now and then.

If you notice, when you put the boat in neutral, the throttle is kinda locked. Only moves forward just a dab. Then, if the gear shifter is in forward or reverse, it unlocks the throttle. This is meant to keep you from starting the engine while the throttle is engage, throwing someone off the boat.

The next time it happens, put it back into neutral, with the throttle at minimum. Try to move the gear selector forward, then backward, then try the throttle. It's not unusual for them to stick like that..........:cheers:

 

[markj602]

reverse is the same way on mine. i thought they made it that to stop people from doing those 'sub moves'

 

[sporsterjoel]

yes when in rev there is a throttle lock :cheers: