1998 Force 120 Won't Start

[biloxiriver]

Was running great until a couple of days ago, now spins great but will not fire, not even a sputter trying to fire. This has been a very reliable motor to this point. Any ideas?? I have already checked the fuse on the motor and the emergency kill switch. Any other ideas??

 

[eurolarva]

Re: 1998 Force 120 Won't Start

Sorry I dont know force ignition systems very well. Check to verify lanyard is in working order and ignition switch is working correctly. Do you have a service manual?

 

[pnwboat]

Re: 1998 Force 120 Won't Start

Check for spark at the plugs.

 

[gonefishie]

Re: 1998 Force 120 Won't Start

Make sure the bulb is primed, motor not flooded, no water in gas, the choke is working properly, obviously the plugs. It's easy to check the kill switch, ohm it out at the motor end. There is a big rubber plug on the left side of the motor, laying on the bottom of the motor housing, make sure it's plugged in tight. I have spent hours troubleshooting to find out this plug had slightly came apart. Reseated it, fired right up, took electrical tape and taped it tight.

 

[moparman]

Re: 1998 Force 120 Won't Start

First thing to check is for spark,as pnwboat said , then let us know what you have[spark or no spark].

 

[biloxiriver]

Re: 1998 Force 120 Won't Start

Thanks for the info; tried all that, now turning it over to a marine mechanic and hoping he says it is toast so I can justify replacing it.