I recently acquired a neglected 1995 Johnson 3.3 J3ROEOB, and as far as I can tell -- which isn't very far -- there is no shifting mechanism. Is that right? No neutral? Just the throttle lever on the front. Does going to idle magically put it in neutral or something? Or is the intention that one stops the engine instead of using neutral on such a small engine?
Anyway, that doesn't matter if I don't get it running. My plan of attack is:
Does that sound about right?
If that gets it to start, I'll proceed with gearcase oil change, fuel filter and spark replacement, seafoam treatment, lubing all the points, etc.
If not, start diagnosing...
Anyway, that doesn't matter if I don't get it running. My plan of attack is:
- empty tank of stale fuel
- empty carb of stale fuel
- attempt to clean fuel filter (will replace if engine shows signs of life)
- remove spark plug and clean crud (if not obviously too fouled)
- remove prop and inspect impeller, replace if needed
- add fresh fuel/oil mixture
- put it in a bucket of fresh water and attempt to start, using starting fluid if needed
Does that sound about right?
If that gets it to start, I'll proceed with gearcase oil change, fuel filter and spark replacement, seafoam treatment, lubing all the points, etc.
If not, start diagnosing...