2006 Tohatsu MSF 18B2

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Hello Folks.
I have a new to me 2006 MSF 18B2 that was running rough and the carb was leaking out fuel though what I guess is an overflow of some sort on the back side. I removed the carb, took it apart, soaked in carb cleaner overnight, reassembled with a few new gaskets and it is really hard to start without a shot of starting fluid. One shot of starting fluid and it takes right off. Without starting fluid I can pull ten times or more while fussing with the throttle and may get it to start. Once it starts it runs fine? What am I missing? Any help would be appreciated. I am not familiar at all with these four strokes without a choke or a Mercury style primer. Thanks, Mike.

 

[pvanv]

Verify the ABS circuit is clear in the bottom of the well. Verify the ABS wiring is good.

 

[km1125]

This is what Paul is referring to....

 

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Thanks guys, sorry for the late reply. Sometimes I get lost in these forums (old guy here). I have removed the carb three times, soaked in carb cleaner and blew out every opening I could find. I'll pull her off again tomorrow and pay special attention to the path in the above pics. ABS wiring is good and I can see the travel when hooked up to twelve volts.