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    2006 Mercury 9.9 HP outboard - 4 stroke

    I bought a used 2006 Mecury 9.9 HP 4 stroke outboard motor. Am new to outboard motors, but I am having some issues with this motor. When I prime the motor (either with the priming bulb on the fuel line from the tank or the priming bulb on the motor), gas will eventually leak out of the carb...
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    Mecrcury 9.9 HP shifting issues

    As it turns out, I found two loose bolts under the shifting mechanism inside the engine cowling. One night I was playing with the shifter without the engine runnning - all was well, and then moved the engine. Next morning, it would not shift at all, which made me look a little closer. That's...
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    Mecrcury 9.9 HP shifting issues

    Thanks again for getting back to me. One thing I am not clear on is why the idle speed settings affect shifting back into neutral from ahead. I can see why the slamming occurs when going from neutral into ahead because the engine is revving too high, but I cannot get back into neutral from...
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    Mecrcury 9.9 HP shifting issues

    Serial number is OR126144, model number IF1020FK, year 2006. Guy I purchased the motor from was a small engine mechanic who claimed he had just adjusted the idle speed, changed plugs, oil, and gear oil. I don't have a barrel, but will look into getting one. Have contacted Mercury for an...
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    Mecrcury 9.9 HP shifting issues

    I am new to this forum and new to boating as well. I have picked up a second hand Mercury 9.9 HP outboard motor. Took it for it's first drive today and had some issues with it. Once started, it tends to rev high, and when shifting into forward, it slams into gear. Once in forward, it is...
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