Does my Mercury have a carb adjustment?!?

[mattfish11]

My 9.9 outboard has a problem staying running... When I prime the motor, it starts right up.... Then dies out after 5-10 seconds or so...<br /><br />This used to happen with my lawnmower when I was a kid... I used the adjustment on the carb to fix this type of problem...<br /><br />Is there an adjustment screw on my boat motor that I can play with?!?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Matt

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Does my Mercury have a carb adjustment?!?

matt, more info, what year, serial #, etc.

 

[sport15]

Re: Does my Mercury have a carb adjustment?!?

Matt,<br />Don't fool with adjustments like that until you are sure that the fuel tank vent is open, the gas is clean, the engine fuel filter is full and the carb is getting gas. <br />Will it keep running if you pump the priming bulb slowly after starting? <br />If it stays running then check/clean engine fuel filter, fuel pump and carburetor.

 

[mattfish11]

Re: Does my Mercury have a carb adjustment?!?

It's a 1989 (I think) - Serial #OB388303...