75 evinrude 135

[dew_metal_works]

will not crank up the first time without using starter fluid
cranks every time after that

can anyone help

 

[dew_metal_works]

Thanks Kim
yeah i dont like using that starter fluid because of that

 

[racerone]

Check the operation of the electric choke.----------It may be set at " off " mechanically.

 

[dew_metal_works]

had to disconnect the choke because ii was always had power to it and would always burn up
replaced it 3 times, just gave up on it and manually set the choke
have any ideal why it stays hot all the time?

 

[dew_metal_works]

sorry about the mis type

 

[dew_metal_works]

push to start
but even before it burned out still had to use the starter fluid t crank it for the first time
but i will check it out
Thanks everyone

 

[racerone]

Those choke solenoids are very reliable !!!---------There is something wrong with switch / wiring.-------------These originally were " thermo electric chokes " in that they came on with a cold engine for partial choke.---As motor warmed they went off.--------Perhaps the switch at the top of the block is defective.---------When turning ignition to " on " the choke would come on half way. Operator had to use switch for full choke.----When engine started choke would stay on at halfway till " thermo switch " opened.----I am not standing beside your motor but that is how they came out of the factory when new.-------No telling what has been done to it by operators / owners since.

 

[shemp58]

will not crank up the first time without using starter fluid
cranks every time after that

can anyone help

hey their I had the same problem 10 years ago my 135 did the same thing what I did was get rid of it buy a new motor problem solved.

 

[racerone]

Properly set-up , in good condition a 1975 - 135 HP is a nice simple motor.------------But after several owners , possible tampering you need to find a grey-haired mechanic who can fix / trouble shoot them.