1980 Mercury hard to start

[YN2(SS)]

What is the factory recommended procedure for starting this motor? I have tried and succeeded in many ways but I would like to know what the factory advised when the motor was produced. Thanks!!

 

[corm]

Re: 1980 Mercury hard to start

Hi,

Put the drain plug in the boat.
Put the engine in the water or hook a hose to it.
Squeeze the primer bulb until it gets firm.
Make sure the kill switch is installed if you have one.
Disengage the **** and advance the throttle.
Engage the choke.
Pull the rope like you mean it.

If you happen to have a bigger engine.
Instead of pulling the rope turn the key.

When it pops take the choke off and do what you did to turn it over.

 

[milehighboater]

Re: 1980 Mercury hard to start

If it is hard starting and you are priming the fuel and using a choke then there might be an underlying problem. Can you tell us whats going on?