It's my guess, and only a guess, that the idle jet is either plugged or the idle screw is turned in too tight. Judiously apply some carb cleaner and open the screw 3/4 of a turn. Once you get it running, play with the screw to smooth it out.
what is the weight of a 15 hp johnson
The dry weight for a 1985 model, 15 hp Johnson outboard is 72 - 82 lbs depending on the particular model.
Model number 15R745, would be a 1974 year model Johnson outboard.
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The dry weight of a 1998 model, 15 hp Johnson outboard is 74 - 114 lbs, depending on the particular model in question.
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Johnson 15 hp built in 1987
i have a 15hp johnson with that same model number and it is a 1992
Depending on the year model, a 15 hp Johnson outboard is listed as having a dry weight of 70 - 85 lbs.
The dry weight of a 1984 model, 15 hp Johnson outboard is listed at 78 lbs.
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1978