Re: ’93 15hp electric start issue

[johnyrude200]

I followed the test procedures as outlined in the service manual (ran through the same sequence withoit the manual and ran into the issue, then used the service manual progression…somewhat common sense approach IMHO).

I admit I usually only fall back to the service manual when running into either a new situation or an oddball one, and have not read the thing(s) cover to cover.

Have I overlooked any section explaining this voltage drop test or was this something taught at the OMC schools? Id love to have gone to one of these schools.

Ive considered going to the new BRP ones and paying my own way (used to do this in my prior career teaching physiology/biomechanics), but dont think there would be a huge amount of utility in todays schools of computerized EMM training compared to old carbureted motors.

Principles Im sure are the same, but application totally different. The reality is that Ill end up having to learn the new stuff to stay relevant because in 20 years selling these older motors is going to get difficult, and todays technology will be yesterdays news and be sold used much like what I deal with everyday now.