What year johnson do I have?

[nvr-enuf]

I have a pontoon boat with a 70HP Tracker on the back, information is as follows:

Model # TJ70TLESF
Serial # G02492626

The boat is a 1989 28 foot sun tracker party barge.

Hopefully you knowledgeable individuals can tell me the year of the motor and where to find a manual. I have a huge issue with the engine wanting to start when it is cold (50F to 70F), it doesn't unless you help it with a shot of eather.

Once the engine is warm, it will start just fine.

The motor has electric chokes, I can hear the solenoid but can not see anything in the carbs on how the choke operates. I am hoping the manual will help me.

Thanks for all your help and support.

SAS

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: What year johnson do I have?

The engine is a 1990 model.

There is a black solenoid with a RED lever which is a fuel primer solenoid. When actuated, it allows fuel to pass thru it directly to the reed plate area.

I'm sure the manual will be of great help to you.

 

[nvr-enuf]

Re: What year johnson do I have?

Thanks Joe - I thought that was the solenoid that was making the noise and you are right, all I saw was the fuel lines from the unit.

I will look for a manual for a 1990 3 cylinder johnson motor.

Thanks

Scott