Starting an old Mercury 200 HP

[Emerger]

I have come across a 1987 Mercury 200 HP outboard. It has been sitting for several years without being run. What steps should I take to avoid damaging it to test start it? Thanks

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Starting an old Mercury 200 HP

there are several post in this link. awakening a sleeping out board, engien won't start.

http://www.iboats.com/bbboard/bbBoard.cgi?a=viewforum;fid=36

 

[Emerger]

Re: Starting an old Mercury 200 HP

That was the kind of info I was looking for. Thanks!