johnson 130 hp hard time starting, but runs fine once started

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hello, i have a 2000 johnson 130 hp ocean pro, if the engine sits longer than a day, it has a hard time starting. it will start but slowly sputter out like it has a lack of fuel. i believe it has an oms pump instead of a vro, and smokes an awful lot. after about 20 cranks of starting and sputtering out it finally starts running . runs great ounce started, and will start right up every time after. dont know if its not getting enough fuel or if its flooding itself out in the begining. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks

 

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Re: johnson 130 hp hard time starting, but runs fine once started

Start-up (Cold Engine)
DO NOT advance the throttle before start-up unless
you need to clear a flooded engine. Advancing the
throttle overrides the QuikStart electronic starting
system. After start-up, the system runs the engine
at fast idle until it warms up, then automatically
slows it to normal idle speed.

Starting a cold engine normally requires use of the
engine primer. To activate the primer, steadily
PUSH/HOLD the key switch IN while cranking or
running the engine.
Turn the key switch fully clockwise to the START
position. Crank the engine no longer than 10 seconds


IMPORTANT: The starter motor can be damaged if
operated continuously for more than 10 seconds.
Upon start-up, release the key.
If the engine did not start, release the key momentarily,
then try again.
Each time the key switch is turned from OFF to ON,
the warning system will self-test. Refer to Engine
Monitoring. If the warning system fails to self-test
during start-up, see your DEALER.
If your outboard does not react normally to this
starting procedure or if it fails to start, refer to Trouble
Check Chart.


If you don't have the operators guide you can get a copy of the 115 Johnson from 2004. That guide will have all the relevant information you require.
http://www.operatorsguides.brp.com/...34bf-4f41-852e-cac8dec1d140&brands=ej&type=og