"Hi, I just got a boat with
"Hi, I just got a boat with a 1989 20hp manual start outboard motor. I was wondering what the correct starting procedure is. The method i use is i pump the primer ball until it gets hard. Pull the choke knob out then start pulling away and start pushing the choke knob in or out. this method takes at least 15 pulls to start but once started it easily starts first pull. What is the correct procedure and what am i doing wrong. Thanks in advance for any help given."
"Hi, I just got a boat with a 1989 20hp manual start outboard motor. I was wondering what the correct starting procedure is. The method i use is i pump the primer ball until it gets hard. Pull the choke knob out then start pulling away and start pushing the choke knob in or out. this method takes at least 15 pulls to start but once started it easily starts first pull. What is the correct procedure and what am i doing wrong. Thanks in advance for any help given."