Dream start

[mattjeanes]

I have a dream of starting my 1974 15hp Evinrude from cold in 2 pulls of the starter rope. I did a major rebuild over the winter which has improved things considerably but a 2 pull start is still rare.<br />A start usually goes like this: Open tank breather, set throttle to start position, squeeze primer bulb until firm, pull choke right out, pull starter. On the first pull the motor fires a little but doesn't quite start. I then pull again and it doen't fire at all. It usually starts after 2 or 3 more pulls with the choke right in or half in (seems to be little difference between these 2 choke positions, but right out is definitely no go). <br />How can I achieve my dream?

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Dream start

Check your float level again. This is a common symptom for an engine with the float level set too high, allowing a little too much fuel into the idle circuit. It doesn't actually flood itself out, really, but there's too much fuel.<br /><br />That's why you have to push the choke back in, partially or fully, to get it started after that first pull.<br /><br />Once the float is set properly, you'll probably get a one-pull or two-pull start from cold every time.<br /><br />In the meantime, try setting the throttle a little above the Start position. That might just lean the mixture down enough to compensate.

 

[BoatBuoy]

Re: Dream start

My dad told me a long time ago, when cranking a 2-stroke and it fires, if the choke is on, turn it off. If it's off, turn it on. Keep on with this routine for best success. Works for me.