Pump bulb before cranking 200 Optimax?

[Philandlil]

Hello, wanting to do things right with my 1st DFI motor, it's a 2002 200 HP OPTI and after setting up a few days it takes 3-6 starts to keep it running. It will crank right up each time I hit the starter, but dies after a couple of seconds, then on the 3rd to 5th try it will stay running. Wondering if I pumped the fuel bulb a couple of times it might help, but didn't want to try this without ya'll expertise, a friend of mine told me I should not have to pump bulb with the Opti. Thanks for any assisstance.

[200opti]

I always pump mine and it fires right up. I think Don recomends to pump it before every start.

[EuropeanAM]

Recommend pumping bulb firm before EVERY SINGLE engine start. This ensures good (and adequate) LIQUID fuel supply to the system prior to firing off the fuel pumps.

Also- VERY important: Make sure you're applying ABSOLUTELY NO THROTTLE. These engines are designed to be started at the IDLE POSITION ONLY.

[Philandlil]

Thanks for the info, sounds like I was told wrong