1999 115 HP Johnson Carburetor Idling Problems

dcba2600

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My 1999 115 HP Johnson Outboard runs great at high speed. It idles smooth, but the longer it idles, the rpms continue to drop until it shuts off. The only way to keep it running at idle is to continue to choke it and I have a callus on my thumb from choking it so much. I removed 2 of the 4 carburetors and did not find any trash. The only thing I can find is on one carburetor the adjusting screw is out 2-1/2turns from the seated position. I have not touched the adjusting screws on the other 3 carburetors.
 

bobe47

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1998 115 HP Evinrude Idle Problems

1998 115 HP Evinrude Idle Problems

I believe my 115 Evinrude E115TSLEC needs the idle air adjusted. Can someone tell me where the idle adjust screws are and how to get to them.

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Chris1956

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Re: 1999 115 HP Johnson Carburetor Idling Problems

DCBA, I do not have my service manual handy for some reason (kids?), anyway, 2-1/2 turns out is not unusual for that motor.

It sounds like everyday dirt has built up in the carb idle passages.
 
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