200HP Merc - Hard To Start -- WHY

[Saukie]

My 200HP seems to be cold blooded...hard to start...after it starts I have no more problems....have new plugs & strong 750 CCA batteries...is it in choking prior to start or something else....help....

 

[kev_79]

Re: 200HP Merc - Hard To Start -- WHY

Does it run good, 5500-6000 rpms? Idle good?

 

[Saukie]

Re: 200HP Merc - Hard To Start -- WHY

The motor runs like a champ after I get it started, and starts in seconds after I shut it off...I have new plugs & strong 750 CCA batteries...I think its a choking issue...the gas it Super Chevron I mix the oil in a measured devise....the motor is a 1983 with a jet pump on lower unit. Please anyone give me advise......

 

[Rex]

Re: 200HP Merc - Hard To Start -- WHY

IF IT RUN AS YOU SAY. DO YOU DO NOT HOLD THE CHOKE<br />DOWN UNTIL IT FIRES. SOME POEPLE THINK IT <br />LIKE A CAR THAT NOT RIGHT HOLD THE<br />CHOKE DOWN. MAKE SURE THE PUMP IS FULL<br />AND SEE WHAT HAPPEN WHEN YOU PUT IT ON <br />THE WATER<br /> REX<br />I THINK IT WELL FIRE THE FIRST TIME.