Force 5 hp

[zcarter]

Just bought motor in not running condition. Finally got it running last night, however, when i plugged up the hole where i disconnected the shift linkage the motor drowns out. Could the exhaust be plugged up? Any other ideas?? Thanks for your help.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: Force 5 hp

The motor needs clean air to breath.Just plugging the linkage shouldn't stop it from running.
Check the cowl:upper and lower for blockage.Sometime a motor sets for long time and bugs build a nest in the air passages.
Next get it running and spray some WD-40 in the carb to make it smoke,then look for exhaust under the cowl.J