Johnson choke-primer solenoid

[bquick8]

What is the on position for the red indicator,towards the stern?I've been having starting problems,espescially flooding,and would like to disengage the solenoid to see if I can get her to pop on the first try.Also, the throttle plates seem to be closed all the way on start-up.Do I turn the indicator to port or starboard to disengage?Thanks for all the great advice!!!

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Johnson choke-primer solenoid

BQ.... If you're speaking of the RED lever that is part of the primer solenoid, have the RED lever pointed straight back down along the solenoid body.<br /><br />That puts the primer solenoid in the automatic mode whereas no fuel will go through it unless you depress the key switch when the key is in the on or start position.

 

[bquick8]

Re: Johnson choke-primer solenoid

thanks for the quick response Joe... turned on the key and held it in for 5 seconds and boom,she fired right up.With the red lever perpendicular to the solenoid,was it pumping fuel continuously while cranking,whether the key switch was depressed or not? Plenty mahalo Guru!!!<br /> Also,can you recommend a site for buying omc and aftermarket parts?Is there a website where a guy can download schematics and the OMC part#'s.I'm running a 91 Johnson 88 special and an 85 Johnson 10 hp.

 

[ob]

Re: Johnson choke-primer solenoid

In that position it allows fuel to bypass the carbs when the key switch is pushed in.Here's one site that has drawings of parts breakdowns.<br /> web page

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Johnson choke-primer solenoid

BQ.... With that RED lever in the opposite position, fuel will flow freely through it and into the leaf plate (reed) area with every pulse of the pistons.<br /><br />The reasoning for being able to turn it in that direction is if in case the battery goes dead.<br /> <br />Turn the RED lever so that it faces away from the solenoid body, then pump the fuel primer bulb a few times. This allows fuel to flow into the intake manifold area (same as what a choke would do). Now, return that RED lever to the automatic position as I mentioned previously.<br /><br />Turn the key to the on position, have the engine in neutral, wrap the starter cord around the flywheel, then pull it through without hesitating ie... get that rope clear off of the flywheel.<br /><br />The engine should start. You may need to leave that RED lever in the manual prime position until it starts.... but try the method above first.

 

[bquick8]

Re: Johnson choke-primer solenoid

Thanks for the info Joe.That's great to know,just in case my battery goes south on me.

 

[SidTheSquid]

Re: Johnson choke-primer solenoid

BQ.... If you're speaking of the RED lever that is part of the primer solenoid, have the RED lever pointed straight back down along the solenoid body.<br /><br />That puts the primer solenoid in the automatic mode whereas no fuel will go through it unless you depress the key switch when the key is in the on or start position.

Hi Admiral,

This is my first time on a forum. Your response above might relate to my issue. I just purchased a sailboat with a 1999 15 hp Johnson with an electric start. We depressed the key when attempting to start the engine which should have activated the solenoid. It would not start until I took off the cover and turned the red lever to the "up" position. This process defeats the purpose of having remote controls in the cockpit. The Johnson manual only shows the red lever as up or down. Should it be set straight astern for it to function in the electric start mode or could the solenoid be bad? A friend was assisting me and he said the solenoid normally makes a click and he heard none when we pressed the start key. Any light that you can shed on my problem would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Sid

 

[Benny1963]

Re: Johnson choke-primer solenoid

you will get more response if ya start a thread but welcome to iboats
when you depress key for selinoid it should have twelve volts
the rebuild kits are cheap and there are a few on ebay but make sure ya have power when you push your key in first

 

[SidTheSquid]

Re: Johnson choke-primer solenoid

The motor started when the red lever was moved to the "up" position. The solenoid did not make a click when the key was depressed. Is the solenoid on a fuse? That could be the problem....SS

 

[HybridMX6]

Re: Johnson choke-primer solenoid

For where to order factory parts, use http://www.evinrude-parts.com/
For schematics and part #'s, I use BRP's webpage. There's a link to it somewhere on that first link's page, but otherwise, go to http://www.brp.com/en-US/Related.Products/Parts.htm
Click on "Visit the site now", and it takes you to a different site (usually pops up in a new window). Click "View Parts Catalogs" (You don't have to enter your email addy), and then you have at the top of the screen some drop-down menu's. It starts off with Evinrude. Choose Johnson, then select your year, then your HP, then your model #. You can then select different diagrams, which you can blow up for a better view and it also gives you part #'s.
It's what I use to order my parts.