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    Outboard will only start when given 10%-30% throttle. Will not start when given full throttle or half throttle.

    Read through your post on this one. What was your resolution? Crank case leak?
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    1996 - Johnson Outboard - Difficulties Starting But Runs Great

    Lol honestly it’s the opposite. Seems she likes it smooth and slow.
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    1996 - Johnson Outboard - Difficulties Starting But Runs Great

    So hard to tell since it’s a bit faded off the tiller. See the photos below. The first photo shows a bit of white which lands at full throttle don’t know if this is start position?
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    1996 - Johnson Outboard - Difficulties Starting But Runs Great

    Gotcha I’ll pull the carb again and try that first. I did a compression test when I originally bought the boat. Compression was at about 90 on both cylinders. Seemed low to me but after researching found that this could be normal. Here’s my approach to solving the issue: 1. Try starting with...
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    1996 - Johnson Outboard - Difficulties Starting But Runs Great

    I did not check the float height. Unfortunately haven’t been able to find correct spec height online although it seemed to be functionally properly after an inspection. Which could be vague since I never got a true measurement.
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    1996 - Johnson Outboard - Difficulties Starting But Runs Great

    J15EEDS is the model number of the outboard. And not taking it disrespectfully, choke sits within the carb and when engaged sits closed. I believe the primer is the ball that leads from the gas tank connected to the one way valve which runs to the carb. Could be wrong and please correct me if I am.
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    1996 - Johnson Outboard - Difficulties Starting But Runs Great

    I meant once the engine is warm. And I’ll give it a shot with throttle fully engaged and get back to you once I give it a shot. Thanks for the input this far though much appreciated.
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    1996 - Johnson Outboard - Difficulties Starting But Runs Great

    Pumping the ball tell it’s stiff. Initial start up I use choke, turning throttle between 1/4 throttle to 1/2. Once heated I do not engage the choke but use the same amount of throttle. Weird because it idles beautifully and runs smooth with no hiccups.
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    1996 - Johnson Outboard - Difficulties Starting But Runs Great

    Hi all, Hoping to gain some further clarification. I just picked up my first boat. It’s a 2003 welded Gregor with a 1996 Johnson outboard. The outboard runs great only issue is it’s tough to start. I pull her about a dozen times before she actually fires up. My first thought was maybe the carb...
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