Looking for a little assistance. Just bought a "new to me" 1997 Skeeter with a Yamaha VMAX 200 that the dealer had just replaced the powerhead on. It is very difficult to start first thing in the morning, but starts first turn after it has warmed up. Any tips or suggestions???
Matt Crawford
Edmond, Oklahoma
1997 Skeeter ZX-202 w/Yamaha Pro V 200hp
Don't have a solution, but same problem 2006, 200 HPDI, dealer replaced powerhead, stalls 4 or 5 times, when cold, otherwise runs good.
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Are you using the choke correctly? Turn the key to the "on" position, lift up on the choke button under the key (or wherever it is), and then turn the key to "start". It should start, but may die out...but if you think it's going to die, hit the choke button once for just a second, and it will/should continue to run. You may have to hit the choke two or three times before it runs closer to normal.
On my old ProV, I used to turn the key to "on", hit the choke button seven times, then start it.
The choke is built into the key switch. Should i try all choke first? It doesn't seem to want to kick for about 5 minutes.
Matt Crawford
Edmond, Oklahoma
1997 Skeeter ZX-202 w/Yamaha Pro V 200hp
Push in the choke "while you crank" Keep it pushed in until it starts. Keep it pushed in until it starts to choke out. Then let off.... You may need to bump in the choke a time or three to keep it running. This is only needed on the first start of the day. Sometimes the choke is not adjusted at the motor to close enough while using the electric choke. It can be adjusted to solve this.
Make sure you pump up the primer bulb before you crank.
Marks Props 317-398-9294, 1850 East 225 South, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 propellerman59@gmail.com http://www.marksprops.com/index.html
Thanks for the great info. Merc I had on my old boat never had these problems. I'll try this tomorrow when i get out. Thanks again.
Matt Crawford
Edmond, Oklahoma
1997 Skeeter ZX-202 w/Yamaha Pro V 200hp
On mine, the choke solenoid wasn't set correctly from the factory. In the winter (yes we fish down here when it's cold) it was a bear to start. Adjusted the solenoid, and it fires up easily now.
Alan
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This worked perfectly today. Kept on the choke the whole time and it started right up. Thanks for the tip.
Matt Crawford
Edmond, Oklahoma
1997 Skeeter ZX-202 w/Yamaha Pro V 200hp
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by okbassr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">This worked perfectly today. Kept on the choke the whole time and it started right up. Thanks for the tip.
Marks Props 317-398-9294, 1850 East 225 South, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 propellerman59@gmail.com http://www.marksprops.com/index.html
the guy i bought my boat from said he had the same problem and he told me to pump the bubble til its tight, hold the choke for 15 sec. then start it. it works every time.
No benefit by holding the choke in, unless your cranking at the same time.
Marks Props 317-398-9294, 1850 East 225 South, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 propellerman59@gmail.com http://www.marksprops.com/index.html
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 21XDC »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No benefit by holding the choke in, unless your cranking at the same time.
Or it's already runnin' and cold.
Alan
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