Re: Johnson 35hp RD19

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quote beerman57:

I have an RDE19 fortunately, I know they have compression release, but just how hard are they to pull over?

tyson, they aren’t hard to work on, but if the spark plug wires look old at all, just go ahead and replace them.

I’m running a RDE19 on my Feather Craft Vagabond. The motor takes a good tug to get it running. Remember to pull the starter cord out six or so inches so the compression release system goes into operation. Remember too that the starter cord length needs to be exact so the compression release system is not activated when the motor is running. Any time the air temp outside is 80°F or so no choke is needed. You will find it to your advantage to discover which choke settings work best for warm and cool starting, so fool around with it some. Make sure the throttle is advanced some as at it’s lowest setting the motor can be hard to start. As always………..make sure the motor is in NEUTRAL!…even though there is a safety interlock preventing advanced throttle setting while pull starting….you never know if the system has been fooled with. Even though I’m set up to electric start I often pull start just so I’m familiar with the technique. Of course having the motor in peak tune always makes starting easier.