zodiac pro jet 650cc yamaha

[walla]

well everone you all sound like you know ribs and maybe somebody can help me out i need a manual for my kids projet its a zodiac 50hp yamaha 650cc it was parked up a couple of months and now it wont turn over off the key ive tried everything except the starter moter does anybody know does the engine need to come out to remove it how does the drive seperate etc etc im boating over 20trs but a new convert to ribs big boys and small boys toys great fun thanks in advance from a concerned father

[biffer]

Originally Posted by walla

well everone you all sound like you know ribs and maybe somebody can help me out i need a manual for my kids projet its a zodiac 50hp yamaha 650cc it was parked up a couple of months and now it wont turn over off the key ive tried everything except the starter moter does anybody know does the engine need to come out to remove it how does the drive seperate etc etc im boating over 20trs but a new convert to ribs big boys and small boys toys great fun thanks in advance from a concerned father

i'm asuming your battery ain't flat and it's not in gear and the kill cord is attached, take the cowling off and flick the key on, does the starter click?

[Downhilldai]

Originally Posted by walla

well everone you all sound like you know ribs and maybe somebody can help me out i need a manual for my kids projet its a zodiac 50hp yamaha 650cc it was parked up a couple of months and now it wont turn over off the key ive tried everything except the starter moter does anybody know does the engine need to come out to remove it how does the drive seperate etc etc im boating over 20trs but a new convert to ribs big boys and small boys toys great fun thanks in advance from a concerned father

It may be worthwhile you starting a dedicated thread for this in the 'Bits & Pieces' section

[walla]

Originally Posted by Downhilldai

It may be worthwhile you starting a dedicated thread for this in the 'Bits & Pieces' section

im new to this thank you for putting me on the right track.
cheers

[walla]

Originally Posted by biffer

i'm asuming your battery ain't flat and it's not in gear and the kill cord is attached, take the cowling off and flick the key on, does the starter click?

hi there thanks for the reply but i tried all that connections battery and im getting a click off the solinoide mounted under the steering and i crossed the solinoide and nothing at the starter so i think its the starter which is under the engine as in jet skies i think
im new to the forum and did not realise i was hijacking somebodys thread many apologies im starting a thread in bits and pieces if you have any more ideas i would love to hear them
cheers again

[walla]

has anybody out there the misfortune of haveing to remove the starter from a zodiac pro jet its the same set up as a jet ski im told 50hp 650cc yamaha 1991, can it be done without removeing the whole engine its well tucked in under the exhaust maifold etc etc

[PeterM]

I'd be tempted to try another battery. Sounds exactly like when my ski battery went flat over winter. Just not enough to turn it over ..... battery was just worn out after 3 years. A new battery and span up fine/faster...

[spartacus]

Originally Posted by PeterM

I'd be tempted to try another battery. Sounds exactly like when my ski battery went flat over winter. Just not enough to turn it over ..... battery was just worn out after 3 years. A new battery and span up fine/faster...

Walla Before you shell out on a new battery, check the current one with a multi-meter. If the battery is still servicable (cells can be accessed by unscrewing the plastic cross-heads on top). Have a look inside with a torch (ensure area is well ventilated) and top up the battery plates with distilled water if the electrolyte solution looks low). If you have a trickle charger - then hook it up for a couple of days. It should hold a charge of around 12.7 - 13.5v (12 hours after charging). Ensure battery terminals are clean (use a little copper-ease or vaseline) to lubricate before attaching battery cables. Test again a few days later.

[georgec]

check your earth connection to the engine

[Nikdess]

I had the same problem. You need to check that your impellor housing hasnt expaned around your impellor. The engine will no move if your impellor is jamed?