Hi All! New to boating here! I just have a question and would love your expert advice. I have a 80's 70HP evinrude engine and I seem to have a very hard time cold starting her! My procedure is have the engine tilted down fully, primer bulb until hard, raise idle all the way up, press key in for choke and try cranking for about 3 to 4 seconds then stop. Then try again. I try about 20 times then give up! It just doesnt want to start. People are saying my choke technique is wrong but I dont know what I'm doing wrong. Last time I had a guy at the boat ramp start her up for me, once shes warm, she starts fine first time every time. Just the cold start is an issue!
Any advise would be greatly appreciated !!