starting proplems first start--98 evinrude 115

[xstreamfishing]

Looking for info on why my motor is so hard to start for the first time of every trip. often it floods before i can get it started. Once fired up for the first time it runs great and starts easy. 98 evinrude 115 optical ignition.

Any ideas?

[ondarvr]

What method(s) are you currently using that don't work?

[fishkisser]

I know this sounds wierd but... Is your electric choke malfunctioning or are you forgetting to choke it ?

[Tinman]

I have a '96 Johnson 88 hp, which I believe is essentially the same engine. I had terrible problems with cold-starting, until learned the secret from one of the boating boards. Here is the sequence that works very well.

* Pump up the bulb until hard
* Lift the fast-idle lever at least 1/2 way
* Push the key in, and hold it for a slow count to 8. This shoots a squirt of gas into the carbs. The engine has a primer, not a choke.
* Turn the key. It should start, but will immediately falter. If it does, push the key in again for a moment. Do this as many times as required.
* Push the idle speed lever down if it overspeeds

Best of luck.

[xstreamfishing]

I am sorry for all that have replied that I have not been here for a few days. As for all the replies, I have absolutly no problem getting fule to the carbs. I usually flood the enginge before I can get it started for the firts time of any fishing day. Someone once suggested using starting fluid. I tried that, and it worked, started right up, but I am not a fan of that method. It just confirms to me that there is some other sort of a problem. I suppose I will simply have to just take it to a mechanic and see what happens.

Thankyou all and have a great day.

[klicknative]

Spark plugs maybe? It's a lot harder to fire cold gas/oil mix than when it's warm and vaporizes better.

[Waterfish]

Originally Posted by xstreamfishing

Looking for info on why my motor is so hard to start for the first time of every trip. often it floods before i can get it started. Once fired up for the first time it runs great and starts easy. 98 evinrude 115 optical ignition.

Any ideas?

Take it to Sportsman Marine in Salem. They are Evinrude experts and very good people to do business with!

[xstreamfishing]

Problem solved. Talked to mechanic. valve on primer pump was not fully closed therefore not being primed properly during start. everything works great now. Thankyou everyone for the help and advice!!!