i have 2001 125hp mercury 4 cyliner 2 stroke outboard. it is exhibiting the following problems:
difficult to start. when i turn the key, it turns over for 5-10 seconds before catching and running on its own. Sometimes it will need to be started 2-3 times before it runs.
Once started it runs fine in idel and low RPM <2500. But, above 2500 RPM it take a long time to generate power and get the boat up on plane.
Yesterday, it started and ran fine for 45 minutes. I then shut it down to do some fishing and it wouldn't restart. I got a tow back to the docks. Back at the marina, i connected a water hose to flush it out, and tried starting it to start troubleshooting and it started again with minimal issues.
Any troubleshooting helkp would be appreciated.
difficult to start. when i turn the key, it turns over for 5-10 seconds before catching and running on its own. Sometimes it will need to be started 2-3 times before it runs.
Once started it runs fine in idel and low RPM <2500. But, above 2500 RPM it take a long time to generate power and get the boat up on plane.
Yesterday, it started and ran fine for 45 minutes. I then shut it down to do some fishing and it wouldn't restart. I got a tow back to the docks. Back at the marina, i connected a water hose to flush it out, and tried starting it to start troubleshooting and it started again with minimal issues.
Any troubleshooting helkp would be appreciated.