Motor question

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by Jdog

Replaced the lower unit gear oil yesterday, the black goop that came out smelled terrible. Cranked her up and man she is a cold starting *****. took some time choking her but we got her running, and then found out that in order to get her in gear you have to push in on the shifter lever to change gears, I had no idea it was like that but atleast I learned more about my new boat.

Ready to put her in the water and give her a name.

I think I am going to choose the name Chillaxing.

Thank you for all your feedback.

1996 Evinrude 150 -225 How to start cold engine:
1. pump fuel bulb fully / repeatedly till firm. Don't over rush, do it right.
2. turn ignition key while holding the key pressed in to choke.
3. when it starts, release the choke.

During very warm weather, I find less choke is needed, but when it get's cold this is the factory starting proceedure. If it starts to die, just press the key in to provide shot of richer choke and release again.

I've had two of these motors - and confirmed starting proceedure with Evinrude Master tech at J&B, Westville, NJ - 50 years of family run Evinrude dealer / service .

[phatdaddy]

also might need a little more throttle when cold. there should be a way to increase throttle without putting in gear. some controls had a lever on the top and some you press a button in the middle of the shifter to advance throttle without engaging the proshaft.

[Destroyer]

If I recall correctly, pushing the key in is not actually a choke like closing a butterfly plate on a carb. Instead it injects fuel directly into the engine. But it's called a choke because most people won't understand otherwise.

[Illogikal99]

mind if I add my 2 cents???
Great motor you got there! built like a tank but it burns just as much fuel, keep an eye on your fuel gauge and enjoy the rude. aside from the motor def spend a few minutes learning the basic rules and etiquette on the water if you havent already. also work on your karma and always lend a hand or a tow if you see someone in need. enjoy that beastie and welcome to the site!

[RWilson2526]

And that lower unit nasty smelling oil is normal. No need to worry.

[Jdog]

Originally Posted by bgreene

1996 Evinrude 150 -225 How to start cold engine:
1. pump fuel bulb fully / repeatedly till firm. Don't over rush, do it right.
2. turn ignition key while holding the key pressed in to choke.
3. when it starts, release the choke.

During very warm weather, I find less choke is needed, but when it get's cold this is the factory starting proceedure. If it starts to die, just press the key in to provide shot of richer choke and release again.

I've had two of these motors - and confirmed starting proceedure with Evinrude Master tech at J&B, Westville, NJ - 50 years of family run Evinrude dealer / service .

I had already looked this up and you are dead on, and Thank you.

[Jdog]

Originally Posted by Blue_Runner

Jdog - boat name sounds cool. Sounds like you are fairly new to boat ownership? Let me just say that probably the worst mistake new boat owners make is forgetting to put the plug in before backing the boat in the water. I seriously doubt you could find a single boat owner who can honestly say they have never forgot. So, what I am saying is, always remember to make sure the plug is in before putting the boat in. It took a couple near sinkings for me to get it through my head......don't be like me!!

Yes I had a boat before with a 5hp motor but nothing like what I have now so I have already learned that lesson the hard way lol

[Jdog]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

also might need a little more throttle when cold. there should be a way to increase throttle without putting in gear. some controls had a lever on the top and some you press a button in the middle of the shifter to advance throttle without engaging the proshaft.

Yes if you put your hand on the throttle and move it to the center position and pull it to the left or push it to the right it engages the second cable for the shifter, then pull it back out for the throttle, I really don't like that setup cause it sticks and is hard to move it left and right. Does anyone else have a shifter combo like this?

[Jdog]

Originally Posted by Illogikal99

mind if I add my 2 cents???
Great motor you got there! built like a tank but it burns just as much fuel, keep an eye on your fuel gauge and enjoy the rude. aside from the motor def spend a few minutes learning the basic rules and etiquette on the water if you havent already. also work on your karma and always lend a hand or a tow if you see someone in need. enjoy that beastie and welcome to the site!

I am a real nice person and I always help others when needed.

[Jdog]

Originally Posted by RWilson2526

And that lower unit nasty smelling oil is normal. No need to worry.

Thank you that's real good to know.