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Cold hearted Evinrude
lewain	#1  Posted on 06/24/17 - 11:47 AM
Member Posts: 33 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/16/14	I have 1997 Evinrude 115 OceanPro. I always started the engine in the driveway before going to the boat ramp and run run for about 15 minutes. Tilt the engine up and head to the ramp. About a 20 minute drive. Launch the boat and lower the engine and it takes forever to start. Could it be that when I tilt the motor and the trailer to the ramp all the fuel drains from the carbs.?
lewain	#2  Posted on 06/25/17 - 5:25 AM
Member Posts: 33 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/16/14	I may have found my problem. I just read the operation Manual for the motor. It says that I should not advance the throttle prior to starting a cold engine. When I advance the throttle it overrides the Quick Start electronic system. I am 60 years old and been running OMC outboards since I was 5 years old and I have always advanced the throttle. Go figure. Old dog new tricks.
mtown	#3  Posted on 06/25/17 - 5:32 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 613 Comments: 5 Joined: 07/06/08	Don't you wish all outboard issues were that simple.
lewain	#4  Posted on 06/25/17 - 11:47 AM
Member Posts: 33 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/16/14	Yes, I do.