1980 Mercury 50 HP tiller

[fgarnold]

I just purchased a 1980 Merc 50 hp tiller model which has an elcetric choke. This has a box with an ignition key in and a black button labled CHOKE on it. My question is, does this button open or close the choke? What do I do first when starting the engine cold and hot? Any help will greatly appreciated. I have no operating manuel to help me out,<br />Thanks,<br />FA

 

[lrice01]

Re: 1980 Mercury 50 HP tiller

FA,<br /><br />You can go to the Mercury website,https://appcenter.mercurymarine.com/litreq/ and you can order a operating manual. It's helpful to have.<br /><br />On my Tracker I have a 75 outboard and I push the ignition key in while cranking and that chokes the carbs.<br /><br />Lee

 

[fishingdan]

Re: 1980 Mercury 50 HP tiller

The button closes the choke. For a cold start, pump the bulb until firm, press the choke button and turn the key (assuming it is electric start). <br /><br />Once the engine is warm, you should not need to use the choke to start the engine.

 

[fgarnold]

Re: 1980 Mercury 50 HP tiller

Hey you guys,<br />Thanks for the advice. I'm going to use it this weekend so I'll let you know what happens.<br />Thanks again,<br />Fred<br />PS-Lee I just oredered a manuel from Mercs website. Thanks