2000 Johnson 25 hp j25elss

[scubadiver1028]

the starter engages the fly wheel but will not turn over motor but you start it the old fashion way wit a rope the motor starts right up i am new to a two cycle outboard motors and not sure where to look for the problem

[Joe Reeves]

Assuming that the battery is good and fully charged..... run battery jumper cables directly to the electric starter to test the starter. If the starter now cranks the engine properly, the starter is okay, in which case the problem is normally loose cables OR tight but dirty cables, in which case clean all the cable terminals including the battery terminals. Clean also the components the terminals attach to.

[scubadiver1028]

ok i will try that thanks for your fast reply

[scubadiver1028]

Joe i checked all the connections battery and on the starter but what i did not notice until today is when i go to start it the volt meter drops to nothing i release the key and the volt meter jumps back to 10-11 volts not sure what to look at

[Joe Reeves]

That usually indicates a bad battery... or a good battery that needs charging. Check it and let us know

[scubadiver1028]

Used load tester and the battery was deader then dead under load thanks for your help

[Joe Reeves]

Damn!.... Deader than dead huh?

[scubadiver1028]

Yes it was thanks for your help