115 johnson hard to start

[tcudabird]

hello out there,i have a 115 johnson outboard i am having a very hard time starting it.i replaced the plugs,but i still have a hard time starting it once it starts it runs fine.please help me.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: 115 johnson hard to start

What year and what is your starting procedure?

 

[DJ]

Re: 115 johnson hard to start

If it has a "push to prime key" use this procedure.

1. Pump up primer bulb.

2. Turn key to "on" NOT start.

3. Hold in key for eight seconds.

4. Turn key to start.

5. "Bump" key to keep engine alive.

Of course, all of this is with the warm up lever advanced.

 

[DJ]

Re: 115 johnson hard to start

Any idea what year it is?

Post a model number. The model number is on a plate attached to the mounting bracket.

 

[tcudabird]

Re: 115 johnson hard to start

If it has a "push to prime key" use this procedure.

1. Pump up primer bulb.

2. Turn key to "on" NOT start.

3. Hold in key for eight seconds.

4. Turn key to start.

5. "Bump" key to keep engine alive.

Of course, all of this is with the warm up lever advanced.

 

[tcudabird]

Re: 115 johnson hard to start

sweet,motor fired up.but seems to blow smoke when cold and runs rich.