I have a Johnson 70 2001 (BJ70VLSIS) and experience problems when starting after the engine has been off 3-4 hours.<br />When I pump the primer bulb it never becomes really hard (not a hard as the oil bulb). The engine is completely dead until I raise the idle lever some. Then the engine starts and appears to run - well really bad, like it has too much fuel and that the different cylinders aren't operating together. But after a minute it's ok again. And after that it's no problem shutting it down and restarting direct.<br />I've searched on this site for similar problems and some ideas has been that to check the valve in the gas pump.<br />Can the not-so-stiff primer bulb be an indication of the problem?<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Mats
