What is normal when starting a warm boat engine.?

Question

I have recently purchased a new Glastron boat with an 5.0L V8 engine and Volvo Penta outdrive. The engine has approximately six hours on it now. I have noticed that when I turn off the engine while loading/unloading skiiers/tubers, the engine will often not start in the neutral position. I am forced to move the throttle approximately 1/2 way down before the engine will fire. This is not a fuel injected engine, but it seems that if it is warm, it should not require throttle to turn over (also it is not every warm start that requires throttle). The dealer seems unconcerned, but I wonder what is "normal" in this situation (i.e. perhaps after a full 20 hours break in, the engine will perform differently?). Thank you.

Answer 1

The neutral safety switch is out of adjustment>

Answer 2

I also wouldn't  be all that concerned at this stage.  First, the engine is still very tight.  See: brake-in instructions.  Secondly the carb. linkage is still stiff, but needs adjustment, usually done at the 20 hr. check, and the idle will be reset.  If the problem is causing you safety issues ask the dealer to take an early look at this before the 20 hr. check.

Answer 3

you should put it in neutral and start it theresa something wrong  go back to where you bought it and be a pain in the ***  make surehe fixes it or take legal action