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March 18, 2026 at 12:21 pm #310241
Sam M.
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    DickS wrote:

    So starting procedure on stand to counteract the pull rope force is to start in Reverse or use a dowel or a block of wood?

    Just put one hand on the motor to keep it from tilting up as you start it.  Same for on a boat.

    Also, when running the motor on a stand, it must have water.  It should submerge the impeller.  Maybe you know this already but I wasn’t sure when you said stand not barrel..

    DickS wrote:

    I have only had the motor for 6 Days and I cleaned the carb on Saturday, and Started it on Sunday.  Next is the leaking gear case for which I ordered the Sierra kit.

    Don’t forget about checking/changing the impeller!  Many rubber impellers go bad over time.