problems starting a 9.8 hp nissan

kaosk · Posted: Sat May 14, 2005 9:10 pm Post subject: problems starting a 9.8 hp nissan

finally got my kicker mounted and was ready to go took her out got the kicker to start 1 time spemt about an hour trying to get it started again after i moved but couldnt it ran great when it was running another thing the choke was out when i pushed it in it shut of the motor ? manual says to push it in when the OB warms up and not needed to pull out when it is warm i tryed everything but no go this motor is brand new any help would be cool thx guys

kaosk · Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 12:05 am Post subject:

i found out why its not starting it has to do with the shift lever it sometimes will not go into reverse for some reason but after i mess with it going back and forth it starts going into reverse again and starts np at all anyone have this problem before and is there anything i can do to fix it

Captains Cat · Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 7:51 am Post subject:

Don't know much about Nissan engines but it sounds from your last post that there is a safety switch somewhere connected with the shift mechanism that when not in the right position, won't give fire to the plugs. This is probably designed not to let you start it in gear.

The next time the engine won't start, try wiggling the shift lever a little, make sure it's in neutral. Keep doing that and I bet it will start right up.

No the choke should be open (pulled out), only when cold and pushed in gradually as soon as the engine warms up. It should not be pulled out when you shut the engine down, may be flooding it if you're doing that.

Charlie

Larry H · Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 12:48 pm Post subject:

Hi Kaosk,

Outboard motors use a 'dog clutch' in the gearcase which will only shift if the 'dogs' align. If the motor is not running, you may have to turn(wiggle back and forth) the prop some to align the dog teeth to allow the clutch dogs to shift into forward or reverse. Outboard motors should NOT be shifted when not running, except if you are turning the prop!!

Normally, if you pull the choke knob 'out', that closes the choke butterfly for starting. When the choke knob is pushed 'in', the choke butterfly is 'open' for running.

The throttle control usually has a 'start' position which is a little up from the idle position and the throttle should be set there for starting.

Before starting, squeeze the primer bulb on the fuel line till the bulb is firm to pump fuel into the carb.

Motors which will run only with the choke 'on'(knob pulled out) or 'partly on' usually have a fuel restriction or fuel flow problem. Could be in the carb. Could be the fuel line connector is loose or not seated.

On modern outboards, there is a 'stop switch'. It could be where the safety lanyard clips on, check your owners manual. While boating, stop the outboard with the switch, not by pulling the choke out, which could flood the motor. When thru boating for the day, its good practice to start the motor, disconnect the fuel hose, and idle the motor(in the water or on a flusher) till it uses up the fuel in the carb and stops.

Be sure to read the owners manual for the correct procedures to follow for YOUR motor!

A new motor should be under warranty. and the dealer should help you with problems like this. You could ask the dealer to start and run the motor in their test tank. Watch the mechanic start and run the motor, and make a list of his starting procedures, then start the motor yourself, with the mechanic watching.

I hope this info helps!

C-Otter · Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 3:29 pm Post subject:

Be sure the vent on the tank is open. I have had my 9.8 for three years and many hours of trolling and never missed a beat and start's instantly.

Jack on C-Otter