1989 9.9 mercury outboard wont stay running

gbland

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Hello,<br />I have a 1989 mercury 9.9 outboard motor that wont stay running. I haven't run it in about two and a half years. It ran fine the last time I used it. This is what it will do. It wont run in less I spray starter fluid directly into the carburetor. Ounce it burns the fluid it shuts off. The bulb will pump full of fuel. it seems like its not getting fuel to the carburetor. I did put new fuel in it. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!
 

cmgerman

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Re: 1989 9.9 mercury outboard wont stay running

It's time to clean that gummy carb and when you get that done remember to run the engine dry after each use leaving no fuel in the carb for storage and/or parking.
 
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