96' Force 90 HP starting problems

[afterlife2009]

Having trouble starting both cold and warm. It runs great once it is started. In order to get it started I have to spray it with starter fluid. I have redone the carbs, changed the sparkplugs, starter is fine, redone the fuel pump, filter, lines, bulb, etc... If I run it for awhile then stop, within 15 min it won't start. The bulb is soft again by then. When I tilt the motor up it leaks a bit of gas from the carbs.

Also, is there a solenoid for the choke on this model? If so, How would I test it?

Any help is appreciated.

 

[JB]

Re: 96' Force 90 HP starting problems

Just keep using that starting fluid and when it destroys your motor you can get a new one. Very, very bad stuff in a 2 stroke. If you have to spray something in there, spray fuel mix (with oil).

Your carbs or your starting procedure are not working correctly. Most likely the starting procedure.

Please explain, step by step, how you start cold (without starter fluid).

 

[afterlife2009]

Re: 96' Force 90 HP starting problems

Did not know it was bad for the motor. Thank you for that.

I prime the bulb, turn the key to the on position, press it in a couple of times, crank the motor for no more than 10 seconds. Repeat the process.

 

[afterlife2009]

Re: 96' Force 90 HP starting problems

Found the issue. Although the starter was working, it was not producing sufficient torque. Pulled it, cleaned the brushes, and finally it started right up.

Thanks.