warming up a 2 stroke

[bowfront26]

I have been having trouble starting up my '94 20hp Evinrude 2-stroke. Once it gets warmed up it starts first pull, but the initial 2 starts take a good 9 or 10 pulls. I am new to outboards and 2-strokes in general. Does anyone have any recommendations or theories on what is wrong here, or is it normal for older 2 strokes?
Thanks

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: warming up a 2 stroke

Johnson & Evinrude Outboard Troubles/Repair

 

[Silvertip]

Re: warming up a 2 stroke

What's your starting procedure?

 

[bowfront26]

Re: warming up a 2 stroke

I pumped the fuel line once and pulled the choke out.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: warming up a 2 stroke

pump fuel primer bulb till hard. in neutral, throttle turn all the way open, choke out, 3 pulls, choke back in 3 pulls. should have started by the 6 th pull. one pump of bulb, is not getting gas to the carbs.

 

[bowfront26]

Re: warming up a 2 stroke

So I actually leave the throttle open all the way when I pull it?
Thanks

 

[CATransplant]

Re: warming up a 2 stroke

Open the throttle as far as it will go with the shifter in neutral. It won't open all the way.

 

[bowfront26]

Re: warming up a 2 stroke

thanks, I took it out fishing yesterday and started first pull