Hard Sarting Merc 50hp 2stroke

[wisdodge]

I posted messages on a Mercury forum with no help. Mostly read the manual--I have. <br /><br />I have trouble starting a new 50hp motor that came on my Tracker Pro Guide. The motor started right up at the dealer the day I picked it up--I'm thinking now he probably had it running before I got there. The motor starts up fine if it's been running. I know every motor starts a little different, but I'm almost running the battery down--I have--to get it started. Also, is there a prime on the motor itself?

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Hard Sarting Merc 50hp 2stroke

Not to insult your intelligence, but are you choking it (pushing the key in) when starting it?

 

[roscoe]

Re: Hard Sarting Merc 50hp 2stroke

Squeeze fuel line primer bulb till firm.<br />Increase throttle to half throttle.<br />Turn key and choke for 5-8 seconds (trial and error)<br />Release choke.<br />Continue turning key till it starts.<br />Pull throttle back when it starts.<br /><br />Is this motor new or used?<br />Don't crank engine for more than 30 seconds or you run the risk of burning up the starter.

 

[saumon]

Re: Hard Sarting Merc 50hp 2stroke

I found on mine (1993 Merc 60HP 2-stroke 3 cyl. ELPTO) that it REALLY, REALLY help when it's trimmed fully down (maybe something to see with carbs bowls filling).<br /><br />If i'm on a ramp that doesn't allow to fully trim it down, it could take more than 6 tries to get it started with a lot of throttle lever playing. When it sit straight, it usually start on the first try with the bulb primed and 8 seconds of holding the "choke" (in fact it's an enrichener that put more gas).<br /><br />Hope it could help.