Ringo Steele
Well-known member
Hi folks,
I have a 5 hp Force (by Mercury Marine) that has been sitting up for a year. It had a problem starting last time it was used. My thoughts at the time were probably the carb gumming up.I bought the motor from a friend of my wife's. Her parents bought it new in the crate to take to Maine when they retired, but never used due to their health. It is a 1998 model, and I have only used it 2 or 3 times at a local lake.
Any ideas? Any comments in general on this motor, as to reliability, maintainence, parts availability, etc.? Any ideas as to where I can get a manual for it?
Thanks,
Ringo
I have a 5 hp Force (by Mercury Marine) that has been sitting up for a year. It had a problem starting last time it was used. My thoughts at the time were probably the carb gumming up.I bought the motor from a friend of my wife's. Her parents bought it new in the crate to take to Maine when they retired, but never used due to their health. It is a 1998 model, and I have only used it 2 or 3 times at a local lake.
Any ideas? Any comments in general on this motor, as to reliability, maintainence, parts availability, etc.? Any ideas as to where I can get a manual for it?
Thanks,
Ringo