Diagnostic
Recoil starter fails to operate
Cause: Recoil/rewind starter mechanism failure Test: Remove upper motor cover and recoil starter; wrap rope around starter pulley and pull quickly to verify manual start capability
Diagnostic
Cause: Recoil/rewind starter mechanism failure Test: Remove upper motor cover and recoil starter; wrap rope around starter pulley and pull quickly to verify manual start capability
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Procedure · 1. Remove the upper motor cover and the recoil starter. WARNING: The exposed moving flywheel can cause serious injury. Keep your hands, hair, clothing, tools, and other objects away from engine when starting or runnin...
Spec · ~15 degrees conditions={"operation":"Release from shallow water drive to run position"}
Procedure · 10. Pull the starter rope slowly until you feel the starter engage, then pull rapidly to crank the engine. Allow the rope to return slowly. Repeat until the engine starts. 11. Check for a steady stream of water flowin...
Procedure · 1. Pull choke knob completely out. 2. Pull the starter handle slowly until you feel engagement, then pull it quickly. Repeat if necessary until engine starts. 3. Push choke knob halfway in as engine is warming up. 4. ...