Re: Outboard. Very new at this
Hi DScott,<br /><br />I'm fairly new to the outboard world as well, but since no one else has replied yet, I figured I throw in my 2 cents worth. If nothing else, it will get your post back to the top of the list.<br /><br />For starters, make sure you are using fresh gas and oil. The standard gas/oil ratio is 50:1 and I assume that this engine would fall into the "standard" catagory.<br /><br />I'd follow the fuel line through the engine and locate a fuel filter/bowl (typically they are a see through plastic). If gas is evident within, remove the filter/bowl and get rid of old gummed up gas or replace filter.<br /><br />I'd change the plugs too. You can use the numbers on the existing plugs to get the appropriate new ones, but a better solution is to track down a repair manual and look up the proper plugs. Manuals are usually only about 20-30 bucks and can make life way easier when doing simple repair/maintenance.<br /><br />I'd change the oil in the lower unit (leg) of the motor. There will be two screws about a foot apart near the bottom of the motor (see manual). Remove both, drain old oil, fill with fresh gear oil from bottom hole until comes out top hole. Replace top screw, then the bottom (with top screw in, little oil should come out bottom before you get the bottom screw in). Depending on the condition of the screws/washers, you might want to replace those while you are changing the oil. If the oil you drain out is a milky colour, you definitely want to get new washers as water has leaked into oil.<br /><br />When you try to start it, make sure the engine is either in the water or hooked to a set of muffs (they look like ear muffs that you hook a hose to and supply the motor with water while on land).
<br /><br />If she don't go after the above, repost with more details about what happened and I'm sure someone with more experience will be able to help.<br /><br />Good Luck!!<br />
