25 hp leak in cowl

[theBaitBar]

I have an electric start 25 hp tiller, 2003. It developed a leak inside the cowl near the power head base. Before I start pulling the power head off is there anything else I should look for? I dont have serial number with me as it is at my summer cabin.

[JOE54]

inspect exhaust plate gaskets for sure

[theBaitBar]

I think it is the gasket between the power haed and the exhasut plate. Can I just lift powerhead up abd replace? or do I need to remove lower unit? Do I need to do anythign with shift linkage or drive shaft?

[JOE54]

you can lift powerhead , shift linkage must be disconnected, nothing needs done to driveshaft

[theBaitBar]

The shift linkage is not just spined like on a big motor? Should I add any rtv to gaskets?

[JOE54]

no sir , you got a manual ???? no rtv needed

[theBaitBar]

It is not my motor. I am trying to help out a friend. You know the saying no good deed........

[JOE54]

remove starter youll see top of shift shaft there is a clip with a pin through shaft flip it up and remove it , thats all that you need to do, lift powerhead up after removing other attachments

[theBaitBar]

JOE54- THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JOE54]

yea man