Starting procedure makes sense...

[Renken1600]

Hi everyone,

Thanks for all your help so far, I try to search as much as I can before posting as a newbie.

my boat came equipped with a choke ignition on the console and a Morse Incom single lever throttle with trim buttons.

Am I correct in thinking the “warm up throttle” (usually shown as a separate lever on other throttle boxes) Is the same action as my single lever being pulled out? When it’s pulled out, I can rev it in neutral so I figured this is the same thing?

if so, how far should I be setting it before attempting to start it?

also, should I be pushing the electric choke on the key ignition multiple times or does one push suffice?

havent been able to find manuals on either

 

[GA_Boater]

Pull out the handle and push it forward. Developing a starting procedure will tell you how far.

What motor? For most of them you push and hold the key in until it starts. Gotta know what motor to be accurate.

 

[Renken1600]

Oops sorry about that! It’s a 1990 Mercury 115 4 cylinder 2 stroke

 

[Grub54891]

Remove the engine cowl. Move the lever till you see the linkage/ throttle move a bit. Push ign in and crank her over till it fires up. By removing the cowl, you will actually be learning where the throttle in in it's happy spot.

 

[Renken1600]

These are all great tips! Thank you so much!

to confirm: I push, hold and turn the key. NOT push it in a few times like a primer bulb.

 

[racerone]

Hold the key pushed in while cranking it over.--------Push in momentarily if motor falters after starting till it warms up.-----And do NOT let motor run wild in neutral.---About 1200 RPM is fine for warm up.

 

[Grub54891]

Right. You will see and hear the choke plate shut when you push the key. If you have a primer bulb on the fuel line, give it a few pumps before starting.

 

[Renken1600]

You guys rock!

 

[racerone]

There are no choke plates on this motor !!!----It is called an " enricher " these days.

 

[Grub54891]

There are no choke plates on this motor !!!----It is called an " enricher " these days.

Yup, I forgot. To little sleep, not enough coffee......

 

[Renken1600]

Thank you all the same guys!