235 HP JOHNSON STARTER KICKS OUT

[RLPITT49]

I have a 79 235HP V6 Johnson Outboard. Whenever I start it up for the first time that day, the starter kicks out just as the motor fires. I have replaced the starter drive and the ignition parts.Sometimes it takes 15 - 20 minutes to get started. After it starts the first time, it runs great and doesnt seem to kick out as much after that. Any suggestions.

 

[Walker]

Re: 235 HP JOHNSON STARTER KICKS OUT

Your problem is not usually caused by the starter or any of the starter circuit. Do a search and you'll find several threads on the same subject.

 

[dajohnson53]

Re: 235 HP JOHNSON STARTER KICKS OUT

I had a similar problem with my'82 235. Turned out it was a fuel problem - it would fire once, disengage the starter, but not start. I struggled for a long time before the simple fix - it was related to the way I was using the primer (pushing in the key). What is your starting procedure?

 

[RLPITT49]

Re: 235 HP JOHNSON STARTER KICKS OUT

I usually push in the key (prime it)unil it fires the first time. Then I just try to start it with out priming. If it doesnt start after a few tries, I prime it until it starts.