Santiago1
Cadet
- Joined
- Mar 11, 2013
- Messages
- 8
Just bought used jon boat & trailer with practically new 2006 Mercury outboard. Previous owner claimed to have used it only once before getting sick and hasn't been on the water since. I trust the individual. In any case, I have not been able to start the motor and keep it running. When it starts it putt-putts a little bit then conks out. My son went partners on me to buy it and I feel terrible I may have blundered badly. I checked to see if the carburetor is getting gas; it appears to be although the primer bulb never hardens. I took the hose off and there was fuel in it. Not a lot, but a little bit dribbled out. When it did start it seemed to barely be keeping itself alive. I'd be very grateful for some help resolving this issue. I thank anyone who can help in advance.