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    4hp Merc starts but dies

    2004 4 hp Merc stays on boat in the water. Motor was not run for 4 weeks, and will start and run for anywhere from 15 seconds to 2 minutes then dies. Will restart, sometimes quickly , sometimes many pulls. Has integral tank and maintains fuel in fuel filter. I thought it was moisture in...
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    Hard starting 4hp Mercury

    I have a 2004 4 hp Mercury outboard on a small fishing boat that stays at the dock. When not in use, the motor is tilted up, so the lower unit is out of the water. The motor is difficult to start initially. Per the instructions, I choke it for two pulls. It will often start on the first or...
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