1987 force 15HP proper starting help (newbie here)

[Guest]

Hey can someone help me figure out how to properly start my outboard. I squeeze the primer bulb on the gas line till stiff I wait a minute and while in neutral I have to put my throttle at 100% to start it other wise I can pull till my arm falls off it wont start (cold start). then I start lowering the throttle slowly, if I do it to fast it will shut down. Am I doing it correctly?

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: 1987 force 15HP proper starting help (newbie here)

Should start like this?
Safety switch hooked up.
the primer bulb squeezed untill firm.
Pull choke out.
The set the throttle to the start position.
PULL>
If that doesn't work??
Clean the carb.There are jets in there that get clogged.
If it doesn't idle,the low speed jet is probably clogged.
The air screw should be set at 1 turn out from lightly seated.
Then adjusted after it gets warm.
There are 3 different carbs on that motor? Depending on the serial#s.
Always include any model#s and serial#s in the post.
Check the fuel pump diaphram too.