Well I have a couple problems going on. I just received this motor and it wasn't working when given to me. I got the motor running with alittle starting fluid but it will only run with the throttle to where the butterfly begins to open, and it will not idle at all. When I back it down to idle it will stall out. I have changed the plugs, took apart the carb and checked to see if anything was clogged, it was very clean. I cleaned it with carb cleaner and put it back together. The S/S needle valve was set at 3.4 turns from seat. I set it to 1.5 turns and it still will only run at higher rpms... It runs very well while giving it throttle. What would cause this problem?
The other problem I am having is trying to replace the impeller. I took the four bolts out holding the lower unit and the nut on top of it but I cannot figure out how to get the linkage apart to lower the gear box. I can see the plastic housing holding the impeller but I can only get it down to that level. I have read that there may be a small panel that needs to be removed on the exhaust housing but I can not locate one. Does anyone have pictures of where this linkage screw is located and how to get to it?
The other problem I am having is trying to replace the impeller. I took the four bolts out holding the lower unit and the nut on top of it but I cannot figure out how to get the linkage apart to lower the gear box. I can see the plastic housing holding the impeller but I can only get it down to that level. I have read that there may be a small panel that needs to be removed on the exhaust housing but I can not locate one. Does anyone have pictures of where this linkage screw is located and how to get to it?
