mariner 15 hard to start then runs fine

[Sawdoc]

hi folks,
i've been searching the FAQ's as I am sure this is a common problem. I did not find anything specific to this querybut apologies if it has been queried several times before. Here goes...

I have a pull start 15 HP 2 stroke Mariner OB. I have changed the plugs and renewed the fuel, mixed at 50:1. Now when I try to start her, if the day is warm, I prime her and she will often fire first time and bingo - no further problems she will run grand. However if she does not fire on the first pull, its as if I have flooded her- repeated pulling won't do anything and I simply have to leave her sit for 10 minutes and try again then. She may or may not fire second time around. If not I have to back off for another spell.
I would appreciate any suggestions as to how I can improve this situation. Engine is great once she is going and a joy to use.
Thanks in advance.

 

[mxcobra]

Re: mariner 15 hard to start then runs fine

I have the same engine
with a simaler problem
on mine the prime lever does not always push the little black button doun into its hole - so i push it be hand and she fires off

 

[Mi duckdown]

Re: mariner 15 hard to start then runs fine

sawdoc Rebuild the enricher.
Cobra Figure out why it does not hit the button and rebuid.