Kohler Gen Set starts after 3rd try, is this normal

[Boatguy49036]

Our new to me 390 Sundancer has a Kohler Gen Set. I press start button and it turns over a few times but no start, 2nd time it turns over a few times, no start, 3rd time, turns over a couple times then fires off and runs fine. Is that normal. It has fresh plugs. Once warm, it fires off on first time. Just making sure. Thanks!

 

[Stee6043]

Mine's a bit older (Westerbeke) but this is about what it takes to start. I have a single button setup. Flip switch on, wait for "ignition alarm", crank for a few seconds, wait, crank again for a few seconds and it will either start or need one more cycle.

On my former '99 with the two button setup (pre-heat/prime) I did not have to cycle quite like this. Not sure why the difference but it is what it is.

 

[scoflaw]

Adjust your choke, make sure it's doing what it's suppose to.

 

[mmcguire2002]

Mine is the same way. First time seems to prime it. Usually catches on the second. Occasionally needs a third. Runs fine once it is started and if warm will start right away.

 

[Boatguy49036]

Thank you for the help!

 

[Great Lakes]

Mine takes two times when cold. Like someone said, I think it’s just priming it