retiredtofish
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- Jun 22, 2010
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Good Morning All,
New to the forum and to motor maintenance, so I appreciate the wealth of knowledge I think i'll find here.
I have inherited what looks to be a good motor in good condition thoulgh I know it has been sitting idle for about 5 years. It is clean under the cowling and only a few visable leaks around the grease certs. I have not attempted to start it but have pulled the starter handle to make sure the motor was not seized. It does not have a tank so I will buy a new one. Connections seem to be in good shape, as does all the visable rubber hoses.
My question is, what are the "essential" things I need to do before I attempt to start it up? And is there a likelyhood that I will need to replace any parts just because it has sat that long.
Thanks for any help out there in cyberspace!!
Larry
New to the forum and to motor maintenance, so I appreciate the wealth of knowledge I think i'll find here.
I have inherited what looks to be a good motor in good condition thoulgh I know it has been sitting idle for about 5 years. It is clean under the cowling and only a few visable leaks around the grease certs. I have not attempted to start it but have pulled the starter handle to make sure the motor was not seized. It does not have a tank so I will buy a new one. Connections seem to be in good shape, as does all the visable rubber hoses.
My question is, what are the "essential" things I need to do before I attempt to start it up? And is there a likelyhood that I will need to replace any parts just because it has sat that long.
Thanks for any help out there in cyberspace!!
Larry