I have a 2000 Johnson 225 H.O. that does not seem to be running properly. It runs fine in the mid rpm range, but it seems like it's missing boh the low end an the high end of the powerband. I'll try to list symptoms as best I can. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'd rather not take it in to the dealer if there is the possibility that it could just be something simple.

- It is hard to start the first time off the ramp, after that it starts on the first bump of the key the rest of the day.

- It has a somewhat rough, and possibly slow idle. It idles at around 500 rpm. It also dies occasionally when putting it in gear.

- The rpm range from idle to 2,500 seems to be non-existant. When taking off the motor "bogs" slightly then jumps straight to 2,500 rpm, which makes loading a bit tricky!

- It will not turn past 4,500 rpm, period. Once it get up to 4,500 it runs fine, it just won't turn any higher rpm.

Thanks!