04-10-2007, 12:35 PM
I would suggest you remove the spark plug and try turning the engine over. if the rope pulls all the way out and the engine turns freely. I would suspect a bad compression release on the cam shaft and unfortunately that means a trip to the repair shop. However if it does turn freely spin it over a few times and put the plug back in to see if the problem returns before heading for the shop. With the spark plug out if it still locks up it's definitly a trip to the repair shop. FYi the engine used on this outboard is the same basically the same as the engine they put on push mowers minus a govenor and using a different carb with a rev limiter. Sure hope this helps.
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