if i recall from when i'd pulled the air intake off many years ago, the key choke closes the butterflies and shoots in more gas. i've seen the mechanism work its magic so am quite familiar with it.
my point is that he said he's having trouble starting his motor. IF he's lifting the fast idle lever AND priming/choking it, that COULD BE the problem.
My suggestion is to do ONE or the Other, not both. once its 'caught' then raise the idle lever to help it warm up faster.
the 1/3 gallon was an exaggeration.
Using that technique i just cold-started my 40 year old 140hp Johnson with very little drama and environmental damage.
my point is that he said he's having trouble starting his motor. IF he's lifting the fast idle lever AND priming/choking it, that COULD BE the problem.
My suggestion is to do ONE or the Other, not both. once its 'caught' then raise the idle lever to help it warm up faster.
the 1/3 gallon was an exaggeration.
Using that technique i just cold-started my 40 year old 140hp Johnson with very little drama and environmental damage.