|
Forums59
Topics1,039,182
Posts13,960,486
Members144,192
| |
Most Online39,925
Dec 30th, 2023
|
|
 First time to start Tohatsu 6hp
#13170426
05/30/19 12:55 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 239
24x7Fisherman
OP
Outdoorsman
|
|
OP
Outdoorsman
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 239 |
It's a brand new Tohatsu 6hp. I couldn't start it. Should I squeeze the primer ball until it becomes very hard? There are some fuel overflowing after I squeeze the primer ball for a while. Anyway, after trying about 30 minutes, I gave up. Any inputs will be really appreciated.
|
|
|
Re: First time to start Tohatsu 6hp
[Re: 24x7Fisherman]
#13170531
05/30/19 02:46 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 4,012
texcajun
TFF Team Angler
|
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 4,012 |
Sounds like you had the kill switch engaged.
2002 Scandy White, 2002 Yamaha 90
Point me towards the water!
|
|
|
Re: First time to start Tohatsu 6hp
[Re: texcajun]
#13170535
05/30/19 02:54 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 239
24x7Fisherman
OP
Outdoorsman
|
|
OP
Outdoorsman
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 239 |
Sounds like you had the kill switch engaged. Thanks, the kill switch is not engaged. One newbies question, is that normal to have fuel overflowing?
|
|
|
Re: First time to start Tohatsu 6hp
[Re: 24x7Fisherman]
#13170541
05/30/19 03:00 AM
|
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,773
bronco71
TFF Team Angler
|
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,773 |
No, sounds like you flooded it by over priming
1987 Nitro MX185/Mercury Black Max 150
1999 Triton TX21/225 Mercury Optimax
|
|
|
Re: First time to start Tohatsu 6hp
[Re: 24x7Fisherman]
#13170841
05/30/19 02:25 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 688
NITRO Z8
Pro Angler
|
|
Pro Angler
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 688 |
Prime it till it get's hard and then try starting the motor. Also does it have a choke? Where's the manual ?
|
|
|
Re: First time to start Tohatsu 6hp
[Re: NITRO Z8]
#13170909
05/30/19 03:11 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 239
24x7Fisherman
OP
Outdoorsman
|
|
OP
Outdoorsman
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 239 |
Prime it till it get's hard and then try starting the motor. Also does it have a choke? Where's the manual ? Thanks, it has a choke, and it was pulled. I have read the manual, maybe I missed something. Will try it again. How can I know I have over primed? Even if I have over done it, does the engine have a build in mechanism to prevent fuel overflowing?
|
|
|
Re: First time to start Tohatsu 6hp
[Re: 24x7Fisherman]
#13170927
05/30/19 03:25 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 7,182
steve@S2Marine
TFF Celebrity
|
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 7,182 |
some of these brand new engines have to be hooked to a computer to allow them to start.
might want to check with a tahatsu authorized dealer , like service marine in emory,tx.
(not sure if it applies to a 6hp)
|
|
|
Re: First time to start Tohatsu 6hp
[Re: steve@S2Marine]
#13171138
05/30/19 06:31 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 239
24x7Fisherman
OP
Outdoorsman
|
|
OP
Outdoorsman
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 239 |
some of these brand new engines have to be hooked to a computer to allow them to start.
might want to check with a tohatsu authorized dealer , like service marine in emory,tx.
(not sure if it applies to a 6hp) Thanks. I will take it to a dealer to see what happened. I did get it start today, but it quits immediately. It's really frustrating since it is a brand new engine.
Last edited by 24x7Fisherman; 05/30/19 08:45 PM.
|
|
|
Re: First time to start Tohatsu 6hp
[Re: 24x7Fisherman]
#13172223
05/31/19 06:07 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 422
JWfish
Angler
|
|
Angler
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 422 |
Be prepared for a long wait to get a Tohatsu tech to look at it for you. I just bought a 8hp Tohatsu and had problems right out of the box. Idles very high and runs way too fast in even lowest throttle speed. Quoted a wait time of 4 to 6 weeks by the 2 dealers Tohatsu suggested. They did send me a new carburator to install myself. Hate to say it, but I think a new customer should be able to get service appointment quicker especially when their motors are supposedly checked before shipped. Waiting for rain to be out of forecast before I try it again. Hoping you get better help!
Last edited by JWfish; 05/31/19 06:11 PM. Reason: Typo
|
|
|
Re: First time to start Tohatsu 6hp
[Re: 24x7Fisherman]
#13172635
06/01/19 01:13 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,142
Slow Drifter
Extreme Angler
|
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,142 |
some of these brand new engines have to be hooked to a computer to allow them to start.
might want to check with a tohatsu authorized dealer , like service marine in emory,tx.
(not sure if it applies to a 6hp) Thanks. I will take it to a dealer to see what happened. I did get it start today, but it quits immediately. It's really frustrating since it is a brand new engine. Got it started on prime and it died immediately. Is the vent on the fuel tank open?
SD ![[Linked Image]](http://i720.photobucket.com/albums/ww201/09231967/IMG_0394-1.jpg)
|
|
|
Re: First time to start Tohatsu 6hp
[Re: JWfish]
#13172690
06/01/19 01:57 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 239
24x7Fisherman
OP
Outdoorsman
|
|
OP
Outdoorsman
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 239 |
Be prepared for a long wait to get a Tohatsu tech to look at it for you. I just bought a 8hp Tohatsu and had problems right out of the box. Idles very high and runs way too fast in even lowest throttle speed. Quoted a wait time of 4 to 6 weeks by the 2 dealers Tohatsu suggested. They did send me a new carburator to install myself. Hate to say it, but I think a new customer should be able to get service appointment quicker especially when their motors are supposedly checked before shipped. Waiting for rain to be out of forecast before I try it again. Hoping you get better help!
Thanks，I can feel you
|
|
|
Re: First time to start Tohatsu 6hp
[Re: Slow Drifter]
#13172692
06/01/19 01:58 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 239
24x7Fisherman
OP
Outdoorsman
|
|
OP
Outdoorsman
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 239 |
some of these brand new engines have to be hooked to a computer to allow them to start.
might want to check with a tohatsu authorized dealer , like service marine in emory,tx.
(not sure if it applies to a 6hp) Thanks. I will take it to a dealer to see what happened. I did get it start today, but it quits immediately. It's really frustrating since it is a brand new engine. Got it started on prime and it died immediately. Is the vent on the fuel tank open? It is open, thanks
|
|
|
Re: First time to start Tohatsu 6hp
[Re: 24x7Fisherman]
#13172903
06/01/19 01:21 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 909
Alumacraft 14
Pro Angler
|
|
Pro Angler
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 909 |
Make sure you have water ear muffs on the lower unit, or the lower unit is submerged in water before starting. You need water pumping through the engine to cool it while running.
|
|
|
Re: First time to start Tohatsu 6hp
[Re: 24x7Fisherman]
#13172954
06/01/19 02:23 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 492
grescobia
Angler
|
|
Angler
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 492 |
make sure ur kill switch is on firmly
|
|
Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek 🐝, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, JustWingem, Nocona Brian, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1
|
