While fishing this weekend I pulled my pull rope to start my motor and it got stuck in the out position. I couldn't get it to go back in. I finally figured out that the end of the spring coil had managed to get pulled through the hole in it's metal housing and jammed it all up. I managed to get...
I have a 9.9hp Johnson Seahorse, Model # J10ELCID and Serial # E5523629. I was wondering if someone could tell me what year motor this is. Also is a 50:1 fuel/oil mixture good or should it possibly be a 32:1? Finally where would be a good place to get a manual for this motor? Thanks for the...
Being new to outboards I have two questions for the experts (or anyone who knows more than me). First what exactly is the function of a warm up lever? I'm not sure what it does or when it should be used or engaged. Also the motor I bought, a Johnson Seahorse, unfortunately didn't come with a...
I just bought my first outboard, a used Johnson Seahorse. I don't have the serial number with me but I believe it's a mid 80's model. Last weekend I couldn't get the handle on the motor to turn to the start position, or any other position for that matter. It seemed to be locked in place. The...
