How do I cold start my Mercury outboard motor?

How do I cold start my Mercury outboard motor?

How to Cold Start a Mercury Outboard Motor

1. Put the motor in neutral and fast-idle.
2. Push in the key, turn to start, and hold it in until the outboard starts up.
3. Release the key.
4. If the motor begins to stumble at this point, bump the key again to engage the choke & primer.
5. Repeat until the engine is running smoothly.

What to do if your MerCruiser engine won’t start?

Remove the main coil lead from the center of the distributor cap and install the Spark Tester. Make sure the other end of the tester is attached to a good clean ground. Crank the engine and check for spark. If you have no spark, there are several things which can be at fault. 1. A bad key switch. 2. A blown ignition fuse. 3.

How old is starter solenoid on MerCruiser 5.7?

Mercruiser 5.7 with 2 year old starter. Replaced Slave solenoid, Mercruiser 5.7 with 2 year old starter. Replaced Slave solenoid, fully charged battery, clean battery connections. engine won’t turn over, but after … read more MerCruiser Certified Techni… Will not start. Starter is good, ignition switch seems ok Will not start.

How to troubleshoot ignition problems on a Mercury outboard?

Many ignition problems stem from electrical issues, but there are a few general troubleshooting tasks you should perform. Check that there is plenty of gas in the gas tank and that all fluid levels are at the right level. Make sure that all wires are connected properly. If there is no start from the engine, there may be no spark present.

Why does my MerCruiser Tester have no spark?

Make sure the other end of the tester is attached to a good clean ground. Crank the engine and check for spark. If you have no spark, there are several things which can be at fault. Below is a quick list of items which can cause a “no spark” condition from the coil: 1. A bad key switch. 2. A blown ignition fuse. 3.

What kind of engine does a Mercury 5.7 have?

I have a V8 5.7 Mercury engine with good idle but bogs down while attempting to accelerate. I put new plugs and wires, new fuel line and fuel pump in. The gas was not treated prior to the winter, I put two bottles of sea foam in once opened up.

Mercruiser 5.7 with 2 year old starter. Replaced Slave solenoid, Mercruiser 5.7 with 2 year old starter. Replaced Slave solenoid, fully charged battery, clean battery connections. engine won’t turn over, but after … read more MerCruiser Certified Techni… Will not start. Starter is good, ignition switch seems ok Will not start.

How many hours does a Merc 5.7 EFI crank?

I have a 2000 216 ssi with a merc 5.7 EFI with 101 hours. This past weekend I had the family out on the lake and the boat ran great until it was time to go home.

How big is a 5.7 litre MerCruiser?

I have a 5.7 litre Mercruiser. The starter solenoid was clicking but starter not engaging. Two new batteries were added Have Boat Questions? Ask a Boat Repair Expert.