Jessielsmall,my 200hp johnson takes a while to start, but after it starts it runs like a champ all day. if i let it sit for two days and try to start it again, it takes about 3 to four minutes before it starts again. any suggestions on how to rememdy this. i have changed the spark plugs.
The primer solenoid is located adjacent to your fuel pump. It allows fuel to be injected directly into the carburetors' throats when you push the key in. It will not do anything if you have not provided fuel pressure by pumping the primer bulb on the fuel line, however.
QuikStart should advance your timing whenever the engine is cooler than 96 degrees, and for 5 seconds whenever you start the engine. It cuts out after the engine reaches 96 degrees or 1100 RPM, whichever comes first.
If it does not work, cold starts are much harder. If your troubleshooting indicates that the QuikStart fuction is not working, replace the powerpack.
If you raise the warm up lever on the control too much initially so that the engine reaches 1100 RPM before it warms up, the engine may die, or at the least run quite roughly until it does warm up.
Edit: When you push the key in, the fuel is supposed to be going into small hoses going to the top of each of your carburetors.
The pump is working properly. From your descriptiiom, apparently the hoses are not connected.
You should find the hose routing diagram in the next to the last page of your factory service manual.
Try the 4 step method. Now this is assuming the motor is healthy (including the primer system) and has the correct spark plugs etc.
1- Pump the bulb. This pressurizes the fuel delivery system.
2- Turn the key to the "On" position, do not engage the starter.
3- Push the key in and hold it in for an 8 count. This opens the primer (you don't have a choke) and allows fuel (that's under pressure) into the intake.
4- Turn the key to "Start". The motor should start almost immidately.
As it warms up you may have to tap the primer a couple times. There's no need to advance the throttle because the motor has Quick Start and will advance the rpm's by itself until it's warmed up. Just don't shift it while it's in QS.
QuikStart should advance your timing whenever the engine is cooler than 96 degrees, and for 5 seconds whenever you start the engine. It cuts out after the engine reaches 96 degrees or 1100 RPM, whichever comes first.
If it does not work, cold starts are much harder. If your troubleshooting indicates that the QuikStart fuction is not working, replace the powerpack.
If you raise the warm up lever on the control too much initially so that the engine reaches 1100 RPM before it warms up, the engine may die, or at the least run quite roughly until it does warm up.
Try the 4 step method. Now this is assuming the motor is healthy (including the primer system) and has the correct spark plugs etc.
1- Pump the bulb. This pressurizes the fuel delivery system.
2- Turn the key to the "On" position, do not engage the starter.
3- Push the key in and hold it in for an 8 count. This opens the primer (you don't have a choke) and allows fuel (that's under pressure) into the intake.
4- Turn the key to "Start". The motor should start almost immidately.
As it warms up you may have to tap the primer a couple times. There's no need to advance the throttle because the motor has Quick Start and will advance the rpm's by itself until it's warmed up. Just don't shift it while it's in QS.
hi all i was going to post the same type of issue my jonny 90hp 1987 runs all day but is a real bugger to start, i dont fully understand what pushing the ignition key does, and how long i push it for???
thanks
tim
