Frank Howard
Cadet
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- Dec 25, 2012
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A friend of mine just bought a 5hp mariner for the lake. we had been using it and it worked great, but after a couple of days it started to slow down after we would go at full speed. Eventually it wouldn't even hit top speed. So about a week ago we were going back and the motor started slowing down and then cut suddenly with a loud quick noise. He tried pulling the pullstart cord, but it wouldn't budge one bit. So we ot back by trolling motor and pulled the pullstart off. Pullstart worked fine, tried turning the flywheel but it barely moved and then it wouldn't budge. It does rotate the opposite way though. All the event happened in a relativly 3 week period.
Any advice on how to fix the problem or prevent it is greatly appreciated!
Any advice on how to fix the problem or prevent it is greatly appreciated!