Why cant i remove the lower part to replace impeller

[climbermartin]

Hi all,
im a bit of a newbie really and im finding it difficult to remove the lower part of the engine to be able to replace the impeller am i doing something wrong or is there something im missing.

Thanks for all the help

 

[pvanv]

Re: Why cant i remove the lower part to replace impeller

Depending on make and model, you may need to disconnect the shift linkage. What model is the motor?

 

[climbermartin]

Re: Why cant i remove the lower part to replace impeller

Hey,

Its a Honda BF20SHU, its the second time this has happened in less than a year so i would like to save ?40 on taking it to a dealer.

 

[triumphrick]

Re: Why cant i remove the lower part to replace impeller

Hopefully you have a manual? If wanting to do a little bit of normal, required maintenance, one would be a good investment. Most of us find the factory manuals to be complete, but the others can help you get by...

If just replaced a year ago there should not be any corrosion/binding issues. You may be missing removing the bolt under the trim tab. You may not have completely removed any shift linkage connection.

But I would question having to replace a new impeller. In larger motors you can get up to 300 - 400 hrs on the original, factory impellers.