How do I start a 2 stroke boat motor vs a 4 stroke 90hp?

Question

I have some familiarity with 4 stroke boat motors. This weekend I will be in charge of a 17ft keywest cc with a 2 stroke 90 hp motor and i don't want to look like a fool at the boat ramp.

any answers will help

thanks

Answer 1

Pump the bulb on gas line, and fire it up.

May want to dry-land start it ahead of time if the ramp is busy.

Answer 2

Whoa, be very careful on the dry land start.  You could fry the water pump impeller in less than a minute without water cooling and lubricating it.  

Note, many of the outboards are choked by pushing the key in.

Answer 3

You'll need to choke it for the first couple of crankings.  There may be an independent k**b, you may have to pull out/push forward the throttle lever.  Not seeing the boat or motor, that is a puzzle you'll have to solve for yourself.

Once the engine fires while choked, if it continues to run, back off on the throttle so it isn't running wide open.  If it fires and dies, back the throttle completely to idle and crank again.  It ought to fire and keep running.

Don't feel bad if you look like a fool.  It isn't your boat; the owner should've left operating instructions or at least given you a quick once-over.

Do yourself a big favor.  Right now or as soon as you can, head out to the water and try these instructions, plus whatever else anyone offers, and try it out.  Whatever works best, do that again tomorrow.

Answer 4

how fast do they go?