1990 Johnson Evinrude 120 thru 140, 185 thru 225, 300 HP, P/N 507875, Page 132Get this manual
Functional TestsQuikStart TM This ignition system incorporates QuikStart electronic starting, which automatically advances ignition timing when engine temperature is less than 960 (360 C) and for approximately seconds each time the engine is started, independent of temperatureOnce QuikStart electronic starting has been cancelled by engine temperature, the engine must be stopped before the ignition advance cycle can be repeated
QuikStart electronic starting also incorporates an RPM limit that cancels the ignition advance when the engine speed exceeds approximately 1100 RPMVerification of QuikStart 1Install correct test propeller and start engine in test tankEngine temperature must be above 96 (360 C) before proceedingStop the engineAll engine linkage adjustments must be correct and idle RPM must be normal before proceedingRefer to Synchronization and Linkage Adjustments, Section 1