1985 evinrude 15

[barfly5432]

just bought today. i truly believe this was working yesterday as the seller states. what is the complete cold starting process. i am wondering if i am missing something like throttle position or kill switches. can i use starter fluid anywhere. anyone now correct plug.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: 1985 evinrude 15

Champion QL77JC4 plugs, gapped at either .040 or .030.... whichever may provide better performance for you. The .030 gap provides a longer life span but one gap or the other may provide somewhat improved performance at either idle or full throttle.... it varies from engine to engine.

DO NOT use starter fluid (No lubrication qualities).

Pump fuel primer bulb up until it is hard. Have engine in neutral. Turn throttle handle as far as it will go. Pull choke lever out. Crank engine using manual starter... pull as fast as possible.

Assuming that the engine has compression and proper spark, the engine should fire and start within three or four pulls. Hard starting is usually due to a slightly fouled carburetor.

 

[Rick.]

Re: 1985 evinrude 15

Joe forgot to mention how to position your tongue but he nailed the rest of it as always. Here is a great site you may be interested in reading. A must read if you own a 9.9 or 15 IMO. Best of luck. Rick.
http://www.leeroysramblings.com/

 

[barfly5432]

Re: 1985 evinrude 15

What is tongue position? Thanks for link and I will read, but it is the size of a novel

 

[Rick.]

Re: 1985 evinrude 15

Tongue position was a bad attempt at humor, that's all. LeeRoy's written lots but it will sure help a lot in the long run. It sure helped me get to know mine better. Rick.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: 1985 evinrude 15

What is tongue position?

Tongue position was purposedly omitted due to the complex angles required when repeating *&so$##@!da!$&%$!!! .