1990 force 50hp starting after 20-30 cranks

[MikDee]

Re: 1990 force 50hp starting after 20-30 cranks

took it out today and followed everyones tip on here to make sure the blub is firm, choke the engine for 5 seconds, put trottle to 3/4 the way and it works. did everything mention on here and motor starts on the first crank. well in the cold it took about 3-5 cranks. but thanks to all that help.

As I mentioned when totally cold, or the first start of the day, most 2 cycle engines need to be choked till they spit, or fire once, then choke off to start, also, usually no more then 1/3rd, to 1/2, throttle is used for starting, for safety reasons.

 

[bay area liner]

Re: 1990 force 50hp starting after 20-30 cranks

when i press the choke i hear a click...i hold it there for 5-8 seconds then i try to start the engine right?

before i was holding the key to choke and while still holding i was cranking the motor. and cranking it for about 10 seconds. which way is right to choke the engine?

 

[roscoe]

Re: 1990 force 50hp starting after 20-30 cranks

Push in the key and turn it at the same time.
Once it attempts to start, you can let the key out.

 

[evinice66]

Re: 1990 force 50hp starting after 20-30 cranks

the motor will tell you how long it wants to be choked, some motors need a longer choke... youll get 'er dialed in