Best Procedure to Cold Start a 1989 225 Johnson

[seconddraw]

Hey Guys! What is the best technique to start a cold 1989 225 Johnson outboard? I currently pump the ball until it is hard,advance the throttle, push the key in to choke, and turn it over. The engine takes forever to start! Is there a better way of doing this? Should I not advance the throttle? Am I flodding it too quick? Thanks in advance for the replies!

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Best Procedure to Cold Start a 1989 225 Johnson

If you by any chance are also pumping the oil primer bulb before ever start, DO NOT do that. Once that primer bulb is primed, it is not to be touched unless you run out of oil or corrective maintenance of some kind is performed.<br /><br />That engine (1989 225) should have what is called "Fast Start" incorporated into its electronic circuitry. In which case, the proper procedure would be.... Prime the fuelp primer bulb until hard, leave the throttle in neutral, idle. Turn the key to the start position, pressing in to choke/prime the engine until it fires.<br /><br />If the engine doesn't start within six (6) revolutions, something is wrong and you should have the engine checked out.... compression, spark etc.

 

[nightstalker]

Re: Best Procedure to Cold Start a 1989 225 Johnson

Advancing the throttle may be your problem. You may be flooding it. Choke it, turn the key without advancing the throttle.<br />Stalker

 

[james roach]

Re: Best Procedure to Cold Start a 1989 225 Johnson

You may want to check your primer celenoid. Try it in manual and see if that helps. Put the lever back down before you crank it or it will send to much gas in. I generally dont open up the throttle when starting my 1987 200 Johnson.