Needs starting fluid on each start?!?

Question

my jet ski needs starting fluid on each cold start.

it is and 2000 yamha xl1200 waverunner. it runs great once its strated and dosnt stall or anything lyk that but when i go to the lake and try to start it without starting fluid it takes 4-5 minutes without starting fluid. is it ok if i continue to use starting fluid each start?i know its not that great for the motor but it runs great once its start. my other jet ski start right up on the first turn in a cold start and runs prestine. but what do i need to get it to run better?it is used and recently bought it from the first owner. but what do i need for it to get to run ? plz help and serious answers only plz

Answer 1

Take a small spray bottle and put 50:1 2 stroke mix in it use that instead of the starting fluid.  Your carbs are dirty.  Rebuild them if your up to it.  Its really very easy.

Answer 2

This could be an early warning that the engine has been run hard and overheated.  Run a `compression test.  I'll bet its low on one or more cylinders.

Answer 3

SF will destroy the engine In time> So get the chock fixed>

Answer 4

Is the choke working? Is gas flowing into the carb OK? I recommend that you take it to a mechanic and get it fixed. Long and continued ether use is not good for an engine. Sometimes has catastrophic results.

Regards,

Dan

Answer 5

if this is a 2-stroke motor and you premix in the tank, then you are slowly destroying your engine.

starter fluid has no lubricating oil.

if you wouldn't run your engine without oil, don't run it on starter fluid.

use premixed oil & gas in a bottle.

if it has an oil pump separate from the fuel pump, other words, oil & gas are mixed in the cylinder, that's a different story.

you say you use the choke, but have you ever inspected the choke plate to make sure it closes off completely?

if it'll start with starter fluid, then it will start with a properly functioning choke.

Answer 6

sounds like the gas bowl in the carb  is leaking out the gas and flooding it out  once it starts its ok?