2002 115HP 2+2 idle set

[woodpecker43]

Can anyone tell me where to start with carb idle screw. I have read anywhere from 1 1/2 turns to 2 1/2 turns. Quite a large range. My 2002 115 HP 2+2 is hard to start and will not idle for long without stalling. I have to keep hitting the choke to keep it idling. Any suggestions are appreciated.
Woodpecker43

 

[racerone]

I would first do a compression test on it.--------Is this something that developed suddenly ?

 

[woodpecker43]

I would first do a compression test on it.--------Is this something that developed suddenly ?

No, this has been a problem for a while but seems to be getting worse.

 

[racerone]

trouble shooting 101 says to do a compression test as first " no cost step "

 

[fastjeff]

If you need to keep hitting the choke to keep it running, the idle mixture is obviously too lean. Add a turn out and try again.

Jeff