Lehman 120 cold start button

[Selidster]

The PO of our boat created a beautiful "Atlas" of the boat. It explains almost everything about using and taking care of things. But a lot has changed on the boat over the years so I'm trying to update it while still on quarantine.

The book says there is a cold start button on the fuel injector pump.

As it's written in the book:
"Not mentioned in the operation manual for some extraordinary reason, on the starboard side of the engine - just below the throttle control - is a button for cold starting. Put the throttle full ahead; depress the button; go up to the bridge and start as normal."

I cannot locate this "Button". I was hoping someone might know more about it, where it is exactly, and possibly a picture of it. Maybe at some point the fuel injection pump was changed and does not have this button?

My fuel injection pump is the Simms "MINIMEC".

This is for a future needs, to confirm the cold start button exists, and to keep my book accurate.

Thank in advance,
Scott
M/V Lemonade
KK42-016

 

[Comodave]

I have SP 225s and have a button on the helm for cold starts. It works like you describe. The guru for Lehmans is Brian Smith at American Diesel. 804-435-3107. If I were you I would remote wire it to the helm like mine are, much more user friendly. Good luck with your new boat.

 

[SalishSeaCHB]

Not the best image but see if this works

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[SalishSeaCHB]

the button is where the stop lever connection to the fuel injection pump. In my experience, yes you move the throttle forward, then I normally push the stop lever forward, then push the cold start button. Let go of the stop lever, pull the throttle back down to ~10-20% and fire it up.

 

[Pete Meisinger]

Don't recall seeing it on my injection pump and I have had it in my hand a number of times. Took it out to rebuild and then reinstalled, then took it out again to check the timing. I'll have to look again.

Can't imagine a need for it though. Mine starts almost the instant I hit the start button.

pete

 

[Selidster]

Ahhhhhh!!!
I have now found it. Thank you for the great information and drawings. The whole injection pump is painted so it didn't really look like anything. I really appreciate the education. I found the item in my drawing but it's called "Excess Fuel Device". I didnt realize that is the "Cold Start Button"