2004-90HP Johnson Hard starting

[quack]

Takes forever to get started, no matter how we try.Cold Eng choke advance throttle etc. inst. new plugs, still grinds away, when finally started it runs perfectly. Whats my problem,I appreciate your imput.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: 2004-90HP Johnson Hard starting

Welcome!!<br /><br />Lets start with the basics. Are you sure the primer is working? What spark plugs are you using?

 

[quack]

Re: 2004-90HP Johnson Hard starting

Primer is definately working, plugs QL78YC.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: 2004-90HP Johnson Hard starting

OK, great. Tell us your starting proceedure. Here's what works good for us --<br /><br />1- Pump the bulb. This pressurizes the fuel delivery syatem.<br /><br />2- Turn the key to "On" - Do not engage the starter.<br /><br />3- Push the key in to activate the primer solenoid for an 8 count. This releases the fuel under pressure into the intake. <br /><br />4- Turn the key to the "Start" position. It should start almost instantly.<br /><br />You may have to tap the primer as it warms up. Do not shift it until it comes out of Quick Start.

 

[quack]

Re: 2004-90HP Johnson Hard starting

Will try your tips tomorrow AM, I truly appreciate the imput. Thanks again, will let you know.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: 2004-90HP Johnson Hard starting

Great! Keep us posted!

 

[quack]

Re: 2004-90HP Johnson Hard starting

Your reccomendations worked like a charm, all is perfect. Cant begin to thank you enough. You would think they would put this in their starting procedure manual, how many others have the same problem? Once again, I appreciate your time.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: 2004-90HP Johnson Hard starting

So what part of the procedure were you NOT doing?

 

[stingraymax]

Re: 2004-90HP Johnson Hard starting

One stupid question, whan you turn the key to start do you keep the key pushed in or just for 8 sec and then relese it and turn ?<br /><br />I ask because I was having the sme problem <br />but went from priming ball to push in key and turn to start with primer pressed in.

 

[Cricket Too]

Re: 2004-90HP Johnson Hard starting

I usually keep it pushed in while I turn to START, and crank. As Dhadley said Prime the bulb good an hard, then hold primer in for 8 count, then start while continuing to push in. Don't use the fast idle lever to advance the timing, Quickstart will do that for you. If it runs a little rough after it starts, bump the key in a couple of times.