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    2003 Johnson 150--Won't idle??

    A friend of mine just decided to get the family boat back in the water after 2 years in the garage. If he starts it and gives it a little throttle, it will continue to run but, when he puts it in gear, it runs like a dead dog. If he nurses, with the choke, up to 10-12 mph, from 10 to maximum mph, about 42, he says it runs great.
    Any idea what he start lookin' at first???
    2007 BassTracker Pro17/9.9 Mercury

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    Re: 2003 Johnson 150--Won't idle?? (MadBass)

    Drain the carb bowls and gas tank and start from scratch with new fuel.

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    Re: 2003 Johnson 150--Won't idle?? (ChampioNman)

    Thanks Fred. I believe he's gonna start on it tonight.
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