1990 50hp evinrude

[C-RAVEN]

50hp 2-cylinder runs like a top.<br />Only problem i have is cold starts.<br />the motor starts quickly, but then wants to die unless i prime it, sometimes 5 or 6 times.<br /><br />then as soon as it warms up, it runs great.<br />In the summer this is not an issue, only when cold outside.<br /><br />Is this normal ?

 

[Mark42]

Re: 1990 50hp evinrude

My 93 40hp will stall after cold start. I found that the fast idle adjustment on my control box was not letting the fast idle lever move enough to raise the idle enough to prevent stalling. <br /><br />After adjusting the control box to allow full motion of the fast idle lever, the motor no longer stalled. And it warms up faster on high idle than low idle.

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: 1990 50hp evinrude

C-raven, A cold engine needs extra fuel to get going.Sounds normal to me.If you didn't prime at least once,it probably would not start.Period.<br /><br />DHP

 

[C-RAVEN]

Re: 1990 50hp evinrude

Normal process is to depress key switch for a couple seconds, and then turn the key to start.<br />should i hold the primer/choke in for a longer period of time before i turn key ??<br /><br />Maybe this will increase the prime for better starts ??

 

[OBJ]

Re: 1990 50hp evinrude

C-raven....try going to ON-depress key and go to start. This is the correct way. Son as the engine cranks, release the key.

 

[fireman57]

Re: 1990 50hp evinrude

Following an earlier thread and I see that OBJ made another typo. I told you all he was human. Chaos ensues! Seriously, OBJ thanks for the time you put in this forum.