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Support - 2.5 HP Outboard Engine

Expanded Instruction Manuals, Tips, Troubleshooting

Package Contents:

1) outboard complete, mixing bottle to mix gas with 2-stroke oil (1:25 or 1 part oil for 25 parts gas), tool set (including extra shear pin and head gasket), manual

Pre-Use Assembly/Prep required:

1) None.

Tips:

1) Prime the carburetor by pumping the pump ball on side of cowling. Also pull out choke lever on other side of cowling for cold starts. Push choke in to turn off choke and run normally. If your unit is not starting easily, does not start, or cuts out during operation, it is most likely caused by a fouled spark plug - even if the plug looks good or has only been run for a short time. The unit is designed to run optimally at FULL throttle all the time with a 1:25 mixture and you will not burn off the oil on the plug if you always run at low throttle. Get a new plug.

To prolong the life of the pull unit (recoil starter), try to pull out handle until chord slack is eliminated and there is pull tension on the chord, before you make long pull. Also try to make shorter pulls rather than long pulls that pull chord out fully to stopper.

2) Metric sizes. All the bolts and heads in the unit are METRIC.  You can do most things with the tools that come with the unit. 

Specifications

Trouble Shoot:

1) Unit does not start. Check the following (and also see the Trouble Shooting Chart at bottom of this page) :

1) Is the choke button lever out for a cold start and in when warm?
2) Did you prime the carburetor by pumping the primer ball?
3) Do you have enough gas in the tank?
4) Do you have a good spark plug? A new plug is just a few dollars at a Home Depot or similar, and may save a lot of time. With 2 cycle engines, the oil in the mix will build up on the plug - especially if you unit sits between uses. it can happen in a short amount of time. Even if your used plug shows a spark, is recent, or has been cleaned, we would suggest having a new one on hand to eliminate the plug as the problem. If you want to check the spark ignition system, remove the plug from engine, connect the plug wire to the plug and ground the side of plug to metal engine housing using pliers with plastic grip handles so you don't get a shock. Pull the starter cord and watch the plug for a spark jump. The spark should be bright blue and easy to see. If you have a weak spark then the ignition system is working but that does not necessarily mean that your plug is good. You may need a new plug.