Starting problems on Merc 650

4boggy

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I am having difficulties starting a Merc 650. I lack the knowledge to isolate diagnostics of this system. <br /> I’m pretty sure that fuel was not run out of the carburetors prior to storing. It takes about 30 – 40 minutes of “romancing” to get the motor running. The motor starts OK when warm.<br />The choke does not completely cover the carb when engaged. Should it? <br />Spark is getting to all cylinders, however I noticed 1 dry plug when checking for flooding.<br /><br />What else should I check prior to carburator dis-assembly, cleaning & float adjustment? Choke should be addressed?<br />Am I missing something?
 

Laddies

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Re: Starting problems on Merc 650

fix that choke and it will start--Bob
 

mellowyellow

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Re: Starting problems on Merc 650

and check floats r working properly...<br />squeeze primer bulb while she's turning over and<br />see if it makes a diff.<br />good luck,<br />M.Y.
 

4boggy

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Re: Starting problems on Merc 650

tx. laddiesservice...m.y. <br />Fixed that choke and it started right up...verbatum.<br />Ran smooth fer 5 min.(that's new)and quit. Didn't want to fire again. <br />Back to "Romancing th' Merc".<br />Squeezed the primer bulb...had spark...squirted fuel in the cylinders, cuz plugs were dry. <br /> ????? Check floats?
 

tmcalavy

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Re: Starting problems on Merc 650

Sounds like the carbs may be dirty/gummed up. A good cleaning/rebuild may in order.
 
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