85 HP Force

[mauiboy]

My friend has a 85 hp Force and it will only stat with starting sprayed into the carbs. what could be wrong.

 

[JB]

Re: 85 HP Force

First, starting fluid will greatly reduce the engine life. It has no lubricant in it. 2 Strokes require a lubricant. Always use premixed fuel.<br /><br />Assuming that the engine continues to run after starting on the ether stuff, either the choke broke or he is using incorrect starting procedure. Is he pumping the primer bulb until firm before trying to start? Is he using the choke for cold starting?<br /><br />If the engine dies quickly after starting he has a problem in the fuel system. . . .fuel supply, fuel pump or carbs.<br /><br />Good luck. <br /><br />(265)

 

[mauiboy]

Re: 85 HP Force

He use the the choke to cold start but he said that the motor only turns and but no fire then he use the starting fuid and it starts right up. and yes he pumps the ball before he trys to start it.

 

[rosco_59]

Re: 85 HP Force

He has a problem with the fuel, too old or something if it starts with starting fluid, "which he should not use" then it should start the right way. try to put new plugs in, or at least clean the old ones. Sounds like it is not getting a good spark too. Good luck

 

[mauiboy]

Re: 85 HP Force

Thanks guys He did put new plugs and filled with new gas.<br /><br />Plugs was gaped so he said.

 

[mauiboy]

Re: 85 HP Force

The thing is that once it starts it runs fine I was lost for words when he told me about the problem. I never had that type of problem with my johny.

 

[roscoe]

Re: 85 HP Force

Time for him to buy a repair manual. Then disassemble and clean the carbs.

 

[mauiboy]

Re: 85 HP Force

Thanks I will tell him to that.