2010 opti 115 startup after sitting a while

vroom ZOOM

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Hello

Just picked up a tinner with a 2010 optimax 115 on it. As far as I know this thing has sat for a little while and I read opti's aren't really happy about that. Any recommendations before I try to start it tomorrow? I don't want to find out later that I shoulda primed the oil system or something else...
 

vroom ZOOM

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Anyone at least know of a good diagnostic software I could use to get it going?
 

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Installation instructions from the 115 Optimax manual:
1. Filling fuel system: For initial start of a new engine, engine that ran out of fuel, was drained of fuel the fuel system should be filled:
A. Pump the external fuel line bulb till firm, like on any 2 stroker.
B. Turn the key to on and wait 3 seconds for the electric fuel pump to pump up the onboard tank.
C. Key OFF. Squeeze the bulb till firm again.
D. Continue the above process until the bulb is already firm when you switch the engine OFF......makes sense. If the onboard tank is full you can't add any so the bulb stays firm.

2. Oil injection setup:

A. Fill remote tanks with oil specified for this engine, per your owner's manual. 2 strokes use Two Cycle (TC--Water (W) 3rd iteration (3)....TC-W3.....checking specs in the manual, TC-W3 Premium Plus.....Just what Walmart sells under the Pennzoil label...semi synthetic.
Tighten filler caps.....da...........OK!
B. Fill onboard tank also. Since you have operated your engine you shouldn't have to prime the oil pump....assuming you have had adequate oil in the tanks when last operated. This step is only for first time operation of an engine. Note: If you didn't have oil in the tanks which would have ensured that there was already a full supply line to the engine you will have to go through the oil priming process which I did not include.

That's all it says. You should be able to turn the key and it light off.....don't forget shifter in N. I don't guess Optimax engines have to worry about fast idle lever, like on 2 strokes.
 

vroom ZOOM

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Ok, thanks! Its got oil in the tank, doesn't have a remote oil tank... doesn't seem like it. So should I use synthetic or just regular 2 stroke shell tcw3 is good enough? can't start it right now b/c I had to take the entire boat apart to fix a dent.:smash: Waiting for some rivets so I can put it back together. Overall is this engine model a good one? trying to find a prop for it right now too.
 
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