Tohatsu 4hp stalls in choppy waters

[alainsan]

Symptoms: Our old (11yo) Tohatsu 4HP engine starts easily and runs fine unless we enter choppy waters. Then it stalls and cannot be restarted for a long while (several hours). When pulling the cord, it sputters for a 2-3 seconds then stalls again. Gas is visible in the gas filter.

Done so far: cleaned the carburator, changed the gas filter, added fresh gas, changed the oil, new spark plug.


Is it a case of old age / time to buy a new one?
Any pointer will be greatly appreciated.

thank you.

 

[dtj]

Re: Tohatsu 4hp stalls in choppy waters

Symptoms: Our old (11yo) Tohatsu 4HP engine starts easily and runs fine unless we enter choppy waters. Then it stalls and cannot be restarted for a long while (several hours). When pulling the cord, it sputters for a 2-3 seconds then stalls again. Gas is visible in the gas filter.

Done so far: cleaned the carburator, changed the gas filter, added fresh gas, changed the oil, new spark plug.


Is it a case of old age / time to buy a new one?
Any pointer will be greatly appreciated.

thank you.

Choppy waters...................water into carb intake could cause long delayed re-start, remove plug and drain cylinder, re-start in calm conditions or barrel, if runs ok for than most likely was problem..............Don

 

[pvanv]

Re: Tohatsu 4hp stalls in choppy waters

Also possible that water has splashed into the vent, getting into the fuel line.

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Tohatsu 4hp stalls in choppy waters

Make sure every bolt and screw is tight on the electrical parts...Might be jolt causing a connection issue.