Cold start troubles 0n 1988 200XP

[201proride]

Have to start with shift lever advanced (fast idle) now. I used to be able to push in key for prime and it would start. Also have a very sporadic problem with the motor bogging on initial full throttle to get going. When this happens, I drop it back in neutral and try again. Once it takes off, motor runs fine the rest of the day. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[Mark Wendler]

Check the Primer Solenoid for leaking and actuation. It's below the VRO and has a red lever protruding from it. Pushing-in on the key sends a signal to this solenoid and it primes the carbs.