2004 MerCruiser 5.0 IO Starting Procedure..

ChargerDad

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I have a 2004 Smoker Craft 2040 with a MerCruiser 5.0 in it, S/N OM642896. Is this Turn Key Start, and what are the proper starting procedures either way? I didn't get a manual with the boat.
 

ChargerDad

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Better googling on my part helped me figure out that this seems to not be TKS.. So, proper starting procedure.. Full Throttle forward to set choke, back to 1/4 to start, adding throttle if needed??
 

Fastatv

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Better googling on my part helped me figure out that this seems to not be TKS.. So, proper starting procedure.. Full Throttle forward to set choke, back to 1/4 to start, adding throttle if needed??


Yep, if it has an electric choke, throttle only...forward one pump ( to set choke and prime with accelerator pump )...back to 1/4...or 1/8 throttle...fire her up. Do this only when engine is cold. No pumps after engine is warmed up.....
 
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