PROBLEM SOLVED, THANKS!! What have I done wrong? 1994 Johnson 115 wont start at all.

williambad

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Relatively new to boating and new to this forum.

Boat has a 1994ish 115 Johnson 2-stroke V-4.

I just pulled the boat out yesterday, put the muffs on an ran Sta-bil through the system for a few minutes then shut her down. However, I forgot to run gas out of the carbs. I remembered today so I:

1. Disconnected the fuel line, put the muffs back on, turned the water on, turned the battery switch back on and attempted to start the engine. No response other than the voltage gauge jumping up. No click from the starter, nothing.

2. Reconnected the fuel line, pumped the bulb, attempted to start the engine. Again, no response, no click from the starter, nothing.

Power tilt/trim is still responsive, so batteries are not dead. I am a little confused. Perhaps I am missing something
 

Dhadley

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Re: What have I done wrong? 1994 Johnson 115 wont start at all.

Re: What have I done wrong? 1994 Johnson 115 wont start at all.

Forgive me but are you sure it's in neutral?

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Re: What have I done wrong? 1994 Johnson 115 wont start at all.

Re: What have I done wrong? 1994 Johnson 115 wont start at all.

She's in neutral! :(
 

williambad

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Re: What have I done wrong? 1994 Johnson 115 wont start at all.

Actually, the throttle-only button was misbehaving, and she wasnt in neutral. Thanks for the help!! I tend to be an idiot some time.

Bill
 

Dhadley

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Re: What have I done wrong? 1994 Johnson 115 wont start at all.

Re: What have I done wrong? 1994 Johnson 115 wont start at all.

Don't worry, everybody here has had that or something similar happen at some point.
 
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