Primer/choke question 1990 60HP

[niner]

I have been having some fuel issues, (won't idle - real rich) just wondering what is manual and what is run? I just bought this boat and the only info I have is a seloc manual and it dosen't say. I have it pointing to the rear of the boat is this the run position?

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Primer/choke question 1990 60HP

Yes, the red lever should be over top of the primer solenoid, facing the other end of the solenoid to be in the automatic (run) position.

To test, having the red lever in that position, pull one small hose off at the intake manifold or carburetor, then pump the fuel primer bulb up hard. There should be NO fuel shooting out of that hose. If fuel does shoot out, there's a problem within the solenoid.

Remove the carbureor face plate, then pump the fuel primer bulb up hard. If fuel runs out of any carburetor, that carburetor is faulty and flooding the engine.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Primer/choke question 1990 60HP

Normal run position:

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Primer/choke question 1990 60HP

Correct.

 

[niner]

Re: Primer/choke question 1990 60HP

Thanks Guys, thats not the problem. I will start to check the ignition system next, I thought I had it solved when I cleaned the carbs it ran great till I let it idle for a couple minutes it loaded up and stalled, But it starts right up and runs WOT like it was brand new.