60 hp mercury

[gatorman111]

The motor won't start when the motor is cold, I can here the choke solenoid clicking but I'm not sure if it is actually doing anything. I can spray a little ether in it and it will start right up and will start right up every time the rest of the day. It's almost like the choke isn't working. I would appreciate any advice I can get

 

[JUSTINTIME]

Re: 60 hp mercury

have a friend look at it while you activate it
are you using the primer bulb before starting

 

[Don S]

Re: 60 hp mercury

Mercury has been making 60hp outboards since 1957. Believe it or not, they are not all the same, carbed, EFI, 2 stroke, 4 stroke, you name it.
Can you help narrow it down a bit?

 

[Silvertip]

Re: 60 hp mercury

Keep using ether to start the motor and you will be looking for a new motor. On a two-stroke, ether removes the oil from the cylinder walls. No oil = damaged engine. Put some pre-mix fuel in a spray bottle and use that instead. Or just fix the motor or alter your starting procedure so it does start.

 

[JB]

Re: 60 hp mercury

Double post.