johnson 115hp 2 stroke 4 cyl very very difficult to cold start

[iwant2knowplz]

any ideas would be greatly appreciated. almost ready to give up last time after what seemed like forever 15 0r 20 minutes before my 12 year old somehow started it.

it is wonderfully easy to start when warm but merely impossible when cold.

thanks

 

[Fl_Richard]

Re: johnson 115hp 2 stroke 4 cyl very very difficult to cold start

Do you pump the bulb til firm, press and hold the primer button for 8 seconds, release and turn key? That always ensure a quick start up for me. Sometimes I advance throttle about 50% too.

 

[Daviet]

Re: johnson 115hp 2 stroke 4 cyl very very difficult to cold start

What year is it, model number?

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: johnson 115hp 2 stroke 4 cyl very very difficult to cold start

Do you know if the cold start was working? When tha last time the carbs were completely serviced?

 

[iwant2knowplz]

Re: johnson 115hp 2 stroke 4 cyl very very difficult to cold start

it's a 97 four winns jet engine.2 cycle, 4 cyl. 90 degrees V cross scavenged, 115 hp, oil injected.