Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1982 90 hp johnson----primer question
Posted by yachtman32 on 05/21/11 - 9:42 PM
#1
Took my 16 foot Tashmoo out today for the first time, handled great. Question is about using the primer system on the motor ? This motor doesnt have the normal choke plates, it has a primer system that squirts fuel into each carb when you depress the key. When starting I depress the key and after the motor starts I still need to press it itermittently to keep it running for 30-60 seconds. Is this normal and or the correct way?
Posted by Tom W Clark on 05/22/11 - 9:04 AM
#2
Yes, that is perfectly normal. Administer addition priming only as needed to keep it going until it is warm enough to run on its own.
Posted by yachtman32 on 05/23/11 - 5:43 PM
#3
thanks
Posted by djacksonrn on 05/24/11 - 5:02 AM
#4
Agree, my Johnson 150 requires intermittent priming for the first 30 seconds, then runs perfectly without it after it warms up.
Posted by mattgeiger on 05/24/11 - 5:39 AM
#5
Yup, starting is a mix of throttle and what I call "bumping" the primer.