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When I adjust the motor with the power trim switch on the throttle handle, it works fine, but if I use the switch on the side of the motor, it hesitates and I have to push it several times. Sometimes the trim (on the side of the motor) just comes on automatically to lower the motor and the pump...
When I apply WOT, my 2000 model Mercury 200 HP sometimes accellerates and sometimes doesn't. When I moved the throttle control back & forth a few times, the motor suddently accellerated. It doesn't iddle smooth either. I have cleaned the carb and replaced the plugs. What could be the...
When I tried to forward the throttle on my 2000 Mercury 200HP outboard motor, it hesitated. When I moved the throttle back and forth few times, suddently it accelerated. Once it accellerated, I was able to run at high speed. I have cleaned the carburators and replaced the sparkplugs. What...
When I tried to start up my Mercury outboard 200HP on my Sea Pro 21, the starter did not turn with the gear in Neutral. The day before everything worked fine. The starter turned and the motor cranked up as expected. What could be wrong with it? The ignition switch seems working fine. How can...
