Weather was a challenge but I managed to compression test this morning before I left for work. Working from port side down and then starboard side down below are the readings:
P1 - 94 S1 - 93
P2 - 93 S2 - 91
P3 - 92 S3 - 90
Fair enough. I will source out a manual for my motor. I was just using the resources I had available to me to find options to explore. Thank you for clarifying the neutral safety switch and for also confirming that my model doesn't have a shift interrupter switch.
Hi racerone,
Thanks for taking the time to respond. That is very helpful to know that my model doesn't have the S.L.O.W mode. I will remove that from my various investigations going forward. I will check compression and post tonight. I have a previously checked for spark with a spark tester...
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