1985 125 hp Force won't turn unless plugs are out??

[rixter]

It ran fine last year, but when I tried to start it this year, the starter motor wouldn't turn it so I manually tried to move the flywheel and found it to be very stiff. I pulled the spark plugs and the motor turns ok. Could something be plugging the exhaust or intake making the motor vacuum locked?? I'm stumped and don't know much about two-strokes--so any help would be appreciated.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: 1985 125 hp Force won't turn unless plugs are out??

Sounds like a weak starter?
Maybe a bad battery connection?
Maybe a bad battery?
Maybe low compression on 1 or more cylinder?
Profile? Location? You might be close to someone who can help.

 

[pnwboat]

Re: 1985 125 hp Force won't turn unless plugs are out??

Like Jerry said, start by checking battery and battery cable connections.

 

[dutch420]

Re: 1985 125 hp Force won't turn unless plugs are out??

I had alnost the same issue on my 85hp and ot turned out to be a weak starter. Took the starter apart and well it was not hard to see why lol. Def check cables firsst but my 2? is the starter