Choke

[Kendle]

Hello guys I just bought a 1996 bayliner Capri 1800 and it has a commander 3000 throttle with a switch that says choke and run on it.I'm having problems cranking the boat from improper start up.should I put the switch in run on the throttle before I start the engine and choke it from the ignition or should I put it in choke on the throttle switch then turn the ignition and drop it in run.can someone help?I damaged a starter not knowing

 

[Scott Danforth]

dude, one thread per topic - it was in the rules you agreed to.

regarding your problem, which engine do you have in the boat?

 

[Bob_VT]

Okay I removed the other post Starting procedures vary from motor to motor ......... Step one which could prove to be the easiest is to ask the former owner the starting routine. How did you damage a starter? I will give this a wild guess and say that you have not done a full tune up prior to this.

As asked above - what motor?

 

[roffey]

Not sure what set up you have or what you mean by choke it from the ignition. With past boats I had I would pump the throttle several times then turn the key. I most likely did not answer your question, LOL. I am sure someone will know your setup and have the solution for you,

 

[Kendle]

I have a mercury force 120 my ignition is on the dash but there is a switch on my throttle that says choke and run.this is my first boat I have ever owned.I been start it with the switch on choke then drop it into run, but its been a struggle on the initial start then it runs fine there after.I also did a tune up.I will try leaving it in run maybe that will help

 

[roffey]

I suspect you have to pull the choke up then start the boat and let it run for a bit. It will be at a high idle. Once it warms up a little slowly push the choke back down to normal..... put in gear and have fun....

I believe there will be a button on the shifter you can push and you will be able to advance the throttle with out putting it in gear. Some time a combination of the choke and advancing the throttle works as well,,,

 

[Kendle]

Thank you so much I really appreciate that.I will try it

 

[Silvertip]

Go here and learn about your engine. Your engine likely has a primer system and the choke/run switch would not be the proper setup. With the key turned on (engine not running) push IN on the key and listen carefully for a click at the engine. If you hear that click, you have a primer system. If no click is heard, it may be the primer system is not functional. With a primer system here is the proper COLD starting procedure.

1) Squeeze the primer bulb until firm.
2) Set the fast idle (this varies depending on the control box). Yours probably has a button in the middle of the lever where it pivots. Push that button and then push the lever forward about half way. This disengages the shift mechanism and allows fast idle in neutral.
3) Turn the key to START while pushing the key IN.
4) When the engine fires, release the key.
5) Be ready to bump (push in) the key momentarily if the engine begins to die. Don't wait for it to die. Just a quick push will keep it going.
6) Slowly pull the throttle back to a slightly fast idle until the engine is warm. Then all the way back to neutral. This engages the shift mechanism again.
7) Go boating.

For warm starts it is always a good idea to use a slightly fast idle setting. Warm engines need air. How much or possibly none at all depends on the engine. YOu need to experiment. Once warm, you should not need to use the primer.

http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engi...084-97-120-force-does-this-motor-have-a-choke

 

[Kendle]

You are exactly right this was my whole problem, thank you so much this solved the problem