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.