1971 Johnson 60HP outboards Service Manual, Page 17Get this manual
2-10 TROUBLE CHECK CHART (CONT) TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE Worn brushes Br'oken brush springs Open circuit in solenoid Burned commutator Broken field terminal Shorted or open windingsarmature or field Battery to key switch fuse blown BEXCESSIVE STARTER CURRENT DRAWSee Section Worn or dry armature shaft bearings Excessive friction in engine Brushes not seating Dirty or corroded commutator Loose pole pieces Bearing heads buckled
8STARTER MOTOR WILL NOT OPERATE (Cont)
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If motor is lost overboard while running, it should always be disassembled before any attempt is made to start itOften internal parts are damaged, and attempts at starting or running under these conditions can result in further damage
A motor lost overboard in salt water should always be disassembled and cleaned before starting is attemptedSome materials used in modern engines are subject to very rapid corrosion in the presence of salt water and should be inspected to determine if replacements are requiredA motor lost overboard in fresh water can usually be safely started if recovered within twelve hours providing no sand or silt is presentRemove the spark plugsthe carburetor orifice screws, and drain all fuel lines and tanlc Pull the starter until all water present has been expelledSquirt outboard lubricant into spark plug holesReassemble and startIf