1993 Johnson 200HP Venom tough to start and looking for info

[Trickyrick]

Guys,

I have a 200 Venom on me Fathers old 392 ranger.

Model # vj200sletf
Serial # G03295655

She is a bear to start first thing in the morning. Once warmed up no problems the rest of the day but the system I have to do to start her is crazy.

Pump the bulb
push the key in and out 3 times
Start the engine as I'm pumping the key choke.
She may kick over a couple times run for a 10 seconds then stumble out
if I catch it right and pump a coouple more times she stays going and runs through the warm up.
Once throught the warm up runs great

I keep her under 5800 RMS and at idle she pumps 15 PSI water WOT It pegs past 30PSI

Any help, suggestions or even just comments about the engine.

Thanks

[SEAHORSE]

Who ever told you to "bump the choke" for starting?

Trim motor level
hold primer bulb arrow UP
squeeze to rock hard
turn key to ON and push and HOLD choke in for 3-5 seconds
continue holding choke IN and turn to start
after starting, you may have to "bump" the choke in 1 or 2 second bursts until motor warms up a bit.

[ChampioNman]

+1 for the SeaHorse

[Trickyrick]

Just telling you what I have had to do to get her started in the morning.

Tried the hold in and she seems to flood on me. holding the choke is how I have started every Carb engine in the past.

That is why I'm looking for advice. I'll try you method again this weekend. Once she kicks over and runs a pump here while she warms up seems appropriate but hey I don't want to dammage anything.

I think once I'm done with the double oil this weekend it will start easier but she is still in break in. (48 hours on the engine and I wanted to confirm the VRO)

[OrygunBasser]

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In My Humble Opinion, If you can "FLOOD" a Looper, You are a better man than I am!

Most "Hard starting" on a Looper is due to not enough fuel!