2003 Mercury 200XL won't fire (sometimes)

[dkoch53]

I have a 2003 200XL SWB. I prime it, push in the key to choke and turn the key. After a try or two the motor usually starts. But sometimes it will spin for a few seconds and then just stop. Retry a few times and then it will eventually start. Kind of frustrating when others are waiting to unload. Any ideas?

 

[Dukedog]

Not familiar with SWB? Should be carbureted I think? If your not doin' this already, try it. Make sure its trimmed ALL tha way in/down before ya start your "starting" procedure. Once it starts trim back ta level for warm up..........Make sure your bulb pums up and stays that way......

 

[dkoch53]

I'll give it a try. I usually don't have it all the way down. Thanks.

 

[Dukedog]

Just 'bout all carb motors have some little "quirk" with starting. Especially when cold. Ya just gotta find it!..........