Try using a filter wrench.It's an amazing piece of modern technology
The model number will be stamped on a plug on the motor block pop off the motor cowling and look
As long as you can secure the motor to something that will stand up to the engine's power, and you can get water into it so it won't melt, you can safely run an outboard off the boat. Unfortunately, the "securing the engine" part will hold you back - 115-horse engines will flip over any garbage can, oil drum, wading pool etc., you might come up with. Your best bet would be to take the outboard to a boat dealer and have it tank tested.
A Tohatsu is a brand of outboard motor. These motors are used on small boats as a method of propulsion. They are called "outboard" motors because they hang off the back end of the boat.
motor shuts off when put in gear sometimes
No. There is a oil tank much like your car that you top off.
The impeller on a 9.8 Mercury outboard boat motor can be easily changed. Remove the retaining bolt. The impeller will come off. Reverse the process to install the new impeller.
To ensure the longevity of a boat outboard motor, it is important to follow these maintenance tips: Regularly change the engine oil and filter. Keep the propeller and lower unit clean and free of debris. Check and replace spark plugs as needed. Inspect and replace fuel filters regularly. Flush the engine with fresh water after each use in saltwater. Store the motor properly during the off-season. Follow the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule.
All outboard gas primers - take it off blow threw gas tank side (from gas tank) and there should be no restriction, you should be able to blow threw with ease completely open all the way threw. Blow through the motor side of the primer bulb and it should be impossible to do so as it has one or two check valves which open when you draw fuel from your fuel tank and close upon releasing bulb keeping the fuel up in to the motor or fuel bowl........
twist the old one off, make sure the rubber seal came off with the old filter. Then rub some oil on the new filter, and thread the new one on the motor.
Take the filter off and look where it mounts onto the motor to make sure there is not an old gasket stuck to it and if there is take it off and then put on a new oil filter hand tight, be sure to put oil around the gasket on the new filter before you install it.
Any motor should get spark with or without gas in it. The ignition system works off electronics and does not require fuel for it to work. Yes you should get spark.
The impeller is either clogged with something, your filter is clogged or your pump motor has a defect. The pump is working very hard so it heats up. You said you vacuumed? My bet is on the clogged filter! Well, the filter, the large tank, would never have aburnt smell. Ya gotta be talkin' about the pump motor. Turn off the motor, get down and sniff towards the back side of the motor being careful not to put your hand on the motor as it may be hot to the touch. If the motor smells like burning wires then the motor may be getting ready to crash. How old is the motor? Did you empty the pump basket after vacuuming? A dirty filter usually will not cause the motor to burn.