Rock! Got a newer 8hp Honda with elec start

toqer

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$1000 from a pawn shop. I feel so lucky.
Serial is BAAJ1500550 -- How old is it?

Took it home, electric start won't work. Did a manual tug, started fine, just had to clear the oil out of the combustion chamber because it was stored on the wrong side.

Electric start works. Bypassed the switch, and put 12v directly to the solenoid and the starter motor. Started right up. Other than the lanyard, is there some secret mojo I need to know to get this working or is it just a bad switch?

Also the battery cables don't seem to be putting out any voltage when the motor is running.

The other strange thing was there's what looks like a bolt hole on the side where water is coming out. It's not really under pressure. Does anyone know what's supposed to be there? It's to the right of the starter, Picture is attached.
 

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