95 Johnson 200 ,MJ200TXEDC, having cold start problem. Will only start with fast idle lever. Thought it might be power pack, replaced with a test pack, but same thing, it would only start with the idle lever up. Once warm, engine runs & starts great. Just the initial cold start is a problem. Quick-start is working properly when warm but can't tell on initial start-up because idle lever by-passes the Quick-start system. Choke is also working properly; RPM's drop when pushed in. Checked port temp switch by disconnecting blk/wht wire, Quick-Start stays on with wire disconnected seems to be OK. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Will using the fast idle lever at cold start cause any engine damage?