how to start it

[anthony115merc]

i have a 25 hp merc dont know how to start it was rebuilt and used 3 times since and has lots of compression makes it hard to pull start has two switches on the control run/off and off/? and the throttle/shift cables are unhooked do i apply some throttle where should the choke be set? should i put new plugs since it was last run 3 yrs ago?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: how to start it

here again better pic would help. follow the instruction is gave you on the evinrude, awakening a sleeping outboard. the carb controls are different for the merc. a pic of the front so we can see what controls it has.

 

[anthony115merc]

Re: how to start it

the controls are forward controls i removed the cables for transport everything should be set right as done when was rebuilt i just want to get it running give it a quick check and sell it

 

[studlymandingo]

Re: how to start it

Are you getting spark?
Buy a spark-gap tester at your local auto parts store (they're cheap), pull the plugs and hook the tester to each wire one-by-one giving it a crank each time. You should see a nice blue spark on the tester. If not, that gives you a starting point.

Yes, I would reccommend new plugs.​

 

[anthony115merc]

Re: how to start it

ill get one and give it a go should i apply some throttle when starting it

 

[anthony115merc]

Re: how to start it

had another go at starting it.im starting to get a sore arm now only somany times i can try then i have to have a break any suggestions?

 

[jimlad]

Re: how to start it

are you getting fuel to the spark plug is fuel fresh and right mix

 

[anthony115merc]

Re: how to start it

i am not sure about the fuel mix its fresh but i just poured about 100ml oil to 3.5L of fuel

 

[jimlad]

Re: how to start it

after you try and start it check the plug to see if it is wet with fuel.

also have you replaced the spark plugs if not i recommend you get new ones

 

[anthony115merc]

Re: how to start it

i havent got new plugs but i will look into getting some and checking for fuel