i found out i dont have choke what now

[dannyman3]

i have just got this boat and learning things about it everday i just found out it doesnt have a choke or fast idel it was removed when they added the hotfoot its has been hard to start i was pushing in the key becase i thought it had a choke so what can i do to make it better to start can i add the choke back with the hot foot its 1990 200gt

 

[F_R]

Re: i found out i dont have choke what now

Pushing in on the key should activate the choke (or primer), hot foot or no.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: i found out i dont have choke what now

Exactly. Adding a Hot Foot has nothing to do with the primer system. It also has nothing to do with the Quick Start function.

 

[dannyman3]

Re: i found out i dont have choke what now

Exactly. Adding a Hot Foot has nothing to do with the primer system. It also has nothing to do with the Quick Start function.

it doesnt have any butterflys for choke and nothing moves when pushing on the key what is the fast start on this johnson how do i know if its working plust the safty kill switch doesnt work would this have anything to do wit it thanks

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: i found out i dont have choke what now

Primer Solenoid
the primer replaced the old choke butterflies in the carborators, pushing in the key activates it, like the old choke plates, but injects fuel directly into the intake.
The red handle is used when your battery is dead, and you have to rope start. You move the handle 180 degrees.
Normal operating position is with the handle back over the body of the solenoid, like in the picture below.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: i found out i dont have choke what now

it doesnt have any butterflys for choke and nothing moves when pushing on the key what is the fast start on this johnson how do i know if its working plust the safty kill switch doesnt work would this have anything to do wit it thanks

There are no butterflies and nothing will move when you activate the primer solenoid. You do not have a choke at all. The primer system actually injects fuel directly into the motor without the motor running or even turning over.

When you pump the bulb that creates pressure in the line as it fills the carb bowls. When you activate the primer solenoid, which is basically a valve, it allows fuel to be injected into the motor. As long as you hold the key in the fuel will continue to inject until the line pressure drops.

The Quick Start feature is a part of the ignition that allows the motor to rev up slightly until it warms up. When you start the motor it will idle at 1100-1200 or so by itself, much like your car or truck. As it warms up the idle will come down and then you can shift into gear normally.

If the kill switch doesn't work you need to have that fixed. If you have a boat with a foot throttle we'll assume it's a boat capable of higher speeds.