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Johnson Evinrude 225hp problems

boatman2007

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the motor idles for like 10sec

the motor idles for like 10seconds and dies. it sputters and caugh . i cleaned the carbs and the motor is firing on all 6 cyl's..please help
 
"have u done a compression tes

"have u done a compression test...should be--100psi +...get a factory service manual to guide u thru the link and sync procedures.May just be cold,and idling too slow....are u pushing the chk in off and on till it is warm?...."
 
"Sounds like classic fuel star

"Sounds like classic fuel starvation to me. Leaking fitting, bad fuel lines, plugged tank outlet, vent, bad fuel pump, bad fuel filter . . ."
 
I don't know what year you

I don't know what year your motor is but I have a 1991 225 Johnson. After decarbing I had the same problem that drove me crazy. After a few days of trying different cures that didn't work (including buying a new power-pack) I happened to notice that behind the fuel pump on the port side of the motor there is a red lever. While screwing on the hose from the OMC cleaner my big fingers must have moved it out of position. I re-positioned it and problem solved.
 
"(Fuel Primer Solenoid Fun

"(Fuel Primer Solenoid Function)
(J. Reeves)

The RED lever...... The normal operating/running position is to have that red lever positioned over top of the solenoid and aimed at the other end of the solenoid, gently turned to its stop. This is the normal/automatic mode position. Pushing the key in opens the valve within the solenoid allowing fuel to pass thru it in order to prime and start the engine. Looking upon this solenoid as a electric choke results in a better understanding of it.

Having that red lever turned in the opposite direction, facing away from the solenoid, allows fuel to flow thru it to the crankcase area. One would only turn the red lever to this position in a case where the battery might go dead and the engine had to be started via the rope pull method. Look upon putting the red lever in this position as moving a choke lever on a choke equipped engine to the full closed position. Either one would supply fuel to the crankcase/engine for starting purposes BUT if left in that position while running would flood the engine.

The later model primer solenoids are equipped with a schrader valve, used for attaching a pressurized can of fogging oil etc, available at your local dealership with complete instructions.

Pumping the fuel primer bulb up hard fills the carburetor float chambers of course, but that process also applies fuel pressure to the primer solenoid.

The two small hoses leading from the primer solenoid branch off via tees to each fuel manifold section that would feed fuel to the individual cylinders.

Pushing the key in activates the primer solenoid to allow fuel to flow thru it to the intake manifold passageways. Cranking the engine over causes the fuel pump to engage which in turn sends fuel pulses to the primer solenoid via the 3/8" fuel hose.

Some engines incorporates the "Fast Start" feature which automatically advances the spark electronically so no advance of the throttle is required for starting.
Engines that do not have the "Fast Start" feature will be required to have the throttle advanced slightly.

Starting procedure: pump fuel bulb up hard, crank engine and push the key in at the same time. When the engine fires/starts, release the key so that it falls back to the run position.

Bottom line..... Look upon the primer solenoid as an electric choke.

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