Starting Engine

[mchristo63]

Hi all,<br />I am new to boating. I just got a 16' Fisher with a 35HP. This boat ran with no problmes 1.5 years ago, but has been in storage. I haven't tried to start it yet as I am not that familar with the operations of an outboard motor. Don't get me wrong, I am an ex-auto mechanic, but I am unfamilar with outboard motors. <br /><br />Some questions....<br /><br />1. Are these 2 cycle engines?<br />2. If 2 cycle, how is the gas and oil mixed?<br />3. What should I do first before I try to start the engine?<br />4. Maintenance tips?<br /><br />I am not sure of the age of this engine, but I am guess it is atleast 10 years old. <br /><br />Thanks in advanced for your help.<br /><br />mchristo63

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Starting Engine

1) Its a two stroke.<br />2) Pre-mix 50:1 (13oz in 5 gal or 16oz in 6 gal)<br />3) Replace water pump impeller, fresh gas, carb rebuild (probably necessary), fresh plugs. Change lower unit lub. Check compression.<br />4) Buy a service manual specific to your engine.

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Starting Engine

Get the serial no and go to this site http://www.marinshopen.se/ to determine what year it is. Its in swedish I guess but pretty easy to figure out.

 

[mchristo63]

Re: Starting Engine

Easy to figure out? Translate it, then maybe it's easy. <br /><br />Thanks

 

[jimalsk]

Re: Starting Engine

go to the site on the top of the page there are 12 blue boxes, click on Modellguide from there it is easy it's in english