I have recently acquired a mid-70s 135HP, 4-cylinder Johnson outboard. It runs great when it is hot. However, I can barely get it started when cold, and it idles like crap when cold.
FIRST, what is the proper procedure to start this motor? There is the three-way choke switch on the motor, a toggle switch on the throttle, and a "warm-lift" level as well. What do I do?
SECOND, once I get the starting procedure down, how do I diagnose the starting problem? Also sounds like it is not getting enough fuel, and sputters and dies many times before it finally heats up a bit and starts running.
rick colman
rcolman@cox.net
FIRST, what is the proper procedure to start this motor? There is the three-way choke switch on the motor, a toggle switch on the throttle, and a "warm-lift" level as well. What do I do?
SECOND, once I get the starting procedure down, how do I diagnose the starting problem? Also sounds like it is not getting enough fuel, and sputters and dies many times before it finally heats up a bit and starts running.
rick colman
rcolman@cox.net