starting question?

[jimmyboy]

I have a 89 150hp force when i first start the engine prime the bulb the press the ignition to prime fuel into to carb as i'm pressing the switch i turn the switch to start the engine. it runs, i let it idle for 5 sec then release the switch to let it idle on its own it dies after 5 secs. i do it about three times tell it finally idles on its own, after that it fires up beautifully my question is it suppose to do that being carb. or is there a problem

 

[pnwboat]

Re: starting question?

I have a 1988 Force 125hp. Does the same thing. I know other boaters that experience the same, so I think that it the nature of the beast. Once you get'em warmed up, they fire right up first time.

This is my procedure for cold starting. Take a look at your control. You should have a neutral fast idle feature on it. Not sure if this is the correct terminology, but that's what I use it for. The whole handle will pull out away from the control box about a quarter of an inch. This dis-engages the cable that shifts the motor into gear (neutral), but allows you to move the handle forward to increase the engine speed. If you do this, and then fire up the motor, it will not die out as easily. Motor will rev higher than idle speed and warm up eliminating the tendency to stall when cold.

 

[pnwboat]

Re: starting question?

I have a 1988 Force 125hp. Does the same thing. I know other boaters that experience the same, so I think that it the nature of the beast. Once you get'em warmed up, they fire right up first time.

This is my procedure for cold starting. I engage the choke just as you do, but take a look at your throtle control. You should have a neutral fast idle feature on it. Not sure if this is the correct terminology, but that's what I use it for. The whole handle will pull out away from the control box about a quarter of an inch. This dis-engages the cable that shifts the motor into gear (neutral), but allows you to move the handle forward to increase the engine speed. If you do this, and then fire up the motor, it will not die out as easily. Motor will rev higher than idle speed and warm up eliminating the tendency to stall when cold.

 

[jimmyboy]

Re: starting question?

thanks actually i just figured out that mine has a button you push to just controll the throttle i nerver knew that. that goes to show you that if you don't ask questions you'll never know.

 

[Scaaty]

Re: starting question?

thanks actually i just figured out that mine has a button you push to just controll the throttle i nerver knew that. that goes to show you that if you don't ask questions you'll never know.

Yep, you were not using the fast idle..a must until warm

 

[jimmyboy]

Re: starting question?

I felt dumb the guy that sold me the boat did'nt tell me nothing about the boat and i do'nt know anybody else that owns a boat so I'm learning as i go and it's easier having this forum to get help thanx.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: starting question?

Keep your hand on the key or close to it during the initial warm up process. When the engine begins to die push in on the key momentarily to prime it again. Two-strokes are cold blooded and need lots of fuel during warm up. People get frustrated with the constant die-off but a quick bump of the key will prevent it from quitting. And there is no need to have the engine running at high revs during warm-up. Fast idle yes! 1500 RPM is fine.

 

[dfitz123]

Re: starting question?

i want to thank pnw i didnt know that about my shifter handle goes to show reading this web site is very helpful thanks again

 

[pnwboat]

Re: starting question?

This is a great site. Many helpful individuals. I've learned a lot about the Force engines and boating in general.