Starting

[88spl]

I've just got my evinrude 88spl from the shop a week ago now, she runs great....I mean great My question is ,What is the best way to start her, I pump the bubble thingy on the hose between the gas tank and the motor till it is ferm, then I pull the choke ( i think its the choke, the lever above the key, all the way) then I push the key in several times, which is the primer?<br />Often times it doesnt start up, so I release the choke lever, and try it. Often times that doesnt work, so I pull the choke up half way and try it. To tell you the truth<br />I dont remember how I get it started, as I try several ways. I dont have a manuel as yet, but will have one soon.<br />Thanks for all your help as always<br />chris

 

[wdknox]

Re: Starting

88SPL<br /> Your were doing good all the way up to pumping the bulb until it was firm. <br /> The lever you pulled up is the fast idle lever and pushing the key in is how you choke the motor. The only primer is the bulb on the gas line.<br /> Now to start you motor pump the bulb until it is firm, raise the lever about half way (trial and error will determine how much, you don't want the engine to over rev when you first start it), then push the key in and hold it in while you start the engine. Once the engine starts let out on the key. And if the engine is warm it shouldn't require choking.<br /> Good luck on your next trip this should help.

 

[88spl]

Re: Starting

Thank, I'll sure give it a try.

 

[88spl]

Re: Starting

Another question, what is the tachometer for?<br />I have a bayliner 1987 capri, and it has a console area, that has two meters, one is the speed and the other is not marked, it has no markings around it to say what it is!<br />Also what does the trim do, I have never adjusted it, it is set one hole from the end.<br />Also, when running around the lake say, at 40mph, should I let the motor down all the way 1/2 way or what?

 

[wdknox]

Re: Starting

Your tach tell you the rpms or speed of your motor. You would need to find out the operating range for your motor at wide open throttle. If your engine runs higher than recomended you could go up to the next higher pitch prop. <br />As far as the trim is concerned it allows your boat to run more efficently. When starting from a dead stop it is best to have the trim all the way down or in. But if you leave it in the down position when you are cruising the front of your boat tends to plow through the water. As you trim the motor up or out the front of the boat lifts up reducing the drag on the boat and your boat will run faster in this position. When trimming the motor up keep in mind that you can go to far, some indications the motor is trimmed up to far would be bouncing of the bow of the boat and/or an increase in RPMs without any more increase in speed. These again are all things you will have to get a feel for.<br />Also when trailering you boat you may need to trim the motor up for ground clearence. <br />Happy boating it can be a lot of fun.<br />P. S. Something that may be of interest to you and I did this about two weeks ago (keep in mind I've been boating for about 30 years now). Texas Parks and Wildlife web site (http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/boat/boat.htm)offers an online boating course. I learned a few things I didn't know.

 

[wdknox]

Re: Starting

There is a post titled Hey, New Boater!! getting started. A lot of good info in that one. You need to check it out too!!

 

[BKool68]

Re: Starting

One thing to remember about the choke on these motors is that the solenoid opens a passage for fuel to be sucked into the motor only when the engine is cranking. It does not shoot fuel into the motor. That is why it is necessary to keep the key pushed in while trying to start the motor. If you try pumping the key in and out before starting you really are just giving the solenoid a workout.