72 Johnson 65 HP Question

[JustMrWill]

New to the OB world...finally going to take a look at the condition of the free boat...I don't want to make any costly mistakes. <br /><br />My throttle control box has the usual forward - neutral - reverse...it has a full choke button...trim switch and a Start - run lever.<br /><br />Turned key while in neutral and lever set to RUN (no gas hooked up..just seeing if it turns - it did)...then I thought...hmmm was that lever suppose to be in Start position? So I try it and no turns...<br /><br />What is the proper way to start this engine without damaging it? Do I need start position and is there something I need to know to "get it to work"?<br /><br /><br />-JustMrWill

 

[o/b tech]

Re: 72 Johnson 65 HP Question

If you look up by the throttle lever on the powerhead or just underneath the flywheel, there should be a white wire that connects to a safety switch. This switch will open the contact for the starter solenoid if the throttle is advanced to far.If it is adjusted properly than you should have some throttle advance and still be able to start the motor. move the throttle warm up lever until you can't start the motor. At this point you will know at what point the lever has to be in to engage the starter.If this works for you, leave it as it is. If it does not than you may have to adjust the switch to allow you a little more throttle advance to get the job done.

 

[ledgefinder]

Re: 72 Johnson 65 HP Question

Ditto what o/b says; sometimes can only move the throttle lever a tiny bit before the safety switch opens.