bignev Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 i have a 35 hp electric start johnson 1984 model when i go to start it it locks upthen i turn the key again and it turns over and starts any ideas what could be wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosta1 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Weak battery?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarraone Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 i was having a sinilar problem turned out to be the battery.. even though the batter registered at 12 volts ... when you are cranlking it dropped.. get the battery tested with a multimeter while you are cranking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignev Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 i was having a sinilar problem turned out to be the battery.. even though the batter registered at 12 volts ... when you are cranlking it dropped.. get the battery tested with a multimeter while you are cranking thanks guys i will try new battery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fester Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 have battery load tested first, maybe starter motor on way out, the brushes do wear out, but are easy replaced if you are bit handy, or auto sparky will do for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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