LEHR 2.5 HP 4-STROKE - Manual (Page 25)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
EMERGENCY ENGINE START
1. Remove the top engine cover.
2. Remove the starter cover by unscrewing the bolts.
3. Make sure the engine is in neutral and that the engine stop switch lock is attached to the engine stop
switch.
4. Insert the knotted end of the emergency starter rope in the notch into the flywheel rotor and wind the rope
several times clockwise.
NOTE: If the rope is too long after winding it around the flywheel, shorten at the handle.
5. Pull the rope slowly until resistance is felt.
6. Give a strong pull out to crank and start the engine. Repeat if necessary.
PROCEDURE FOR SUBMERGED MOTOR
If the outboard motor has been submerged, immediately take it to a LEHR dealer. Some corrosion may
begin almost immediately. If you cannot immediately take the outboard to a dealer, follow the procedures
below in order to minimize engine damage.
1. Wash away mud, salt, seaweed, and debris with fresh water.
2. Remove the spark plug, then face the spark plug hole downward to allow any water, mud, or
contaminants to drain.
3. Drain the engine oil completely.
4. Fill the sump with fresh engine oil.
5. Feed small drops of oil throughout carburetor and spark plug hole while cranking the manual starter or
emergency starter rope.
6. Take the outboard motor to a LEHR dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE: Do not attempt to run the outboard motor until it has been inspected.
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