Motor skip while trolling

majada

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Jul 3, 2005
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I bought a new Mercury 15hp in June 1998. Since it is new the motor skip at very irregular intervals while trolling; like a military missing a step during a military march. <br />Also if the motor does not run at the first start it is very difficult to get it started. <br />This had been reported to my local Outboard Marine dealer and repair shop who effect tune-up and the trouble reappear after a while. <br />Incidentally I use that motor every 2/3 years for special fishing trips.<br />Does anybody has experienced that problem in the past. Thanks.
 

Moody Blue

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May 24, 2004
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Re: Motor skip while trolling

Could be the plugs are fouling after running for extended periods of time at low speed. Try gapping the plugs 0.010" more to see if that solves the problem.
 
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