1983 Johnson acceleration problem.

[Gpace]

The engine starts and idles fine. However, as soon as you shift the engine dies. But if the primer is mashed as you shift the engine will accelerate, and runs fine on the high speed jet. Any suggestions please?

 

[Nick0151]

Yes I’d clean the carbs be first place to look

 

[racerone]

Is this a 15 HP or a 235 HP model ??

 

[Gpace]

Is this a 15 HP or a 235 HP model ??

25

 

[Gpace]

25

Sorry I didn’t state that.