help my 115

[mocha0403]

Originally Posted by mocha0403
115 johnson, i have to put throtle all the way full and hold the choke at the same time before it will start in the water. but on the hose, no choke and no throtle and it starts up great. what could it be thanks

 

[HighTrim]

Re: help my 115

Welcome to iboats.

There is backpressure on the exhaust while on the water, hence the starting difference compared to on muffs.

Go the the FAQ and read a thread entitled "Cold Starting Procedures"

 

[HighTrim]

Re: help my 115

Here is the link

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=225510

 

[ezeke]

Re: help my 115

What year or model number is your motor?

It takes considerably more starter power to reach the necessary RPM to fire the ignition when there is a load from being in the water. This is especially true if the motor is set low in the water as in starting while the boat is still partly loaded on a trailer.