Starting 2 Stroke Outboard Engine After Storage

Advance throttle in neutral to 2 3s.

Starting 2 stroke outboard engine after storage.

First lubricate the cylinders by pouring a half ounce or so of tcw3 oil in the spark plug holes rotate the engine best you can to distribute it then turn the flywheel by hand a couple. Starting the motor dry even for just a moment can dramatically shorten the life of the water pump impeller or even destroy it. Start the motor let the temperature rise to the normal operating range and inspect the engine for proper operation. Turn key on push to choke or pull out choke and crank at same time.

Engine tilted fully down this makes it easier for fuel to get to the carburetors. Understand it has an automatic choke i miss the toggle switch choke control on my old one. There is absolutely nothing wrong with running an outboard engine using the flushing port on the engine. If you are going to let the engine sit and run for a while which is a pretty good idea to do.

Slide the thrust hub propeller and washers from the propeller shaft. Pump up the primer ball 5 or 6 times then it takes several attempts to start. If it refuses to start you can give it a boost. Maybe the sound of an unmuffled two stroke is irresistible but don t do it.

I would advise using the ear muffs as opposed to the flush attachment. Pushing key switch does nothing. Really hate grinding the started. 2 strokes sometimes need excess fuel to start if not used for a while.

Release choke return throttle to neutral after ignition. Squeeze primer bulb till firm. Oil in cylinders as suggested and crank it over few times then 1 2 teaspoon of fuel in the plug hole refit the plugs and start on full choke. Fast idle lever doesn t help.

Whether you work on your outboard motor on the boat or on a storage stand remove the propeller nut with a wrench. Fortunately the rope is on a recoil spring so it doesn t have to manually re wound onto a pulley on top of the engine after each pull. Prime up the fuel turn the key and hopefully start and run the engine. I have a new 50 hp 2 stroke on my flats boat.