"93 225 Fuel Primer Troubleshooting

[Boatingdobbins]

My '93 225 has turned into a hard starter. Even afer holding the key in for 8 seconds on a cold start the engine still is hard to start. Today I put the primer 90 degrees to the run position and pumped the ball and it fired right up.<br /><br />I am thinking my primer may have died. What is the troubleshooting procedure? I am planning on taking the discharge hose off the primer and holding the key in. I am expecting to see fuel being pumped. Currently the primer clicks when I push the key in the prmer clicks. I am thinking I should be able to feel or hear it pumping? Any advice would be appreciated!

 

[Raul Esteban]

Re: "93 225 Fuel Primer Troubleshooting

I had the same problem and the primer will also click. I took a chance and replaced it and it fixed the problem. Johnson Ocean Runner 225 1997.<br />Maybe someone else with more knowledge can help you but that was my experience.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: "93 225 Fuel Primer Troubleshooting

Be real careful when pulling those little hoses off the cap. Those nipples break real easy. <br /><br />Silly question but you are pumping the bulb til its firm before you turn the key, right?

 

[Boatingdobbins]

Re: "93 225 Fuel Primer Troubleshooting

Yes - I am pumping the bulb. Thank you for the reply.