lost the choke on my merc 125 hp outboard?

[mallardtone-man]

hey guys I recently bought and installed a 1999 mercury 125 Hp outboard. when I first hooked it up the choke was working fine. now when I push the key I do not hear any click and assuming that the choke is not working. I have had the controls apart several times and have not noticed any loose or disconnected wires. I am hoping someone can tell me what my problem might be, fingers crossed that it is a fuse or a loose wire or something. also I am NOT even sure what component on the outboard controls the choke. can anyone tell me what I should even be looking at? What is it that makes the clicking noise when you push the key? Thanks in advance for any help James

 

[mallardtone-man]

come on guys I know someone out there has to have some idea what the cause of my problem could be. I really need some help on this one, & I honestly don't know where else to go but here. Even if you can't speak to what might be wrong with the choke if you could even explain what happens when I choke the motor it would give me a better idea of where to look. I honestly don't even know what component on the motor controls the choke. I will take any ideas even bad ones lol thanks guys

 

[yzf125]

Start here with this manual, It should help you understand where it is and how it works, also how to troubleshoot and test.

http://boatinfo.no/lib/mercury/manuals/75-90-100-115-125.html#/196

 

[flyingscott]

I think you have a primer and have you had the motor started at all. If you have a primer take the airbox off and look inside the carb and press the button and see if you can see gas shooting in. If you have a choke with the airbox still off the front butterfly should move when the button is pushed.

 

[flyingscott]

When you check the primer make sure the throttle is open so you can see behind the throttle butterflies.