Mercury 150 XR6 problems

[mhigh4]

I have a 2005 Mercury 150 XR6 that is giving me problems. When I first start it in the morning it starts fine and will idle and run just fine. After I sit and fish for awhile and I go to start it again , it does not want to start, and when it finally does I have to rev it up to get it going, then when i take off it wants to bog down and I have to gun it pretty hard to get it up and going. This will go on the rest of the day. Anyone have an idea as to what to check ? I have been using 92octane fuel, could this be a problem ?

 

[05GlastronSX]

Re: Mercury 150 XR6 problems

hi mh...i have the same exact engine as you and i have about 30 hours on it so far and have no once had any of these problems. i run 89 octane gas because it was recommended in the mercury manual for "engine cleanliness" if i were you, i would not even attempt to mess with it since it is still under warrenty. bring it to the dealer and have them look it over for you.

 

[DOCD9501]

Re: Mercury 150 XR6 problems

Mine is doing the same thing. You might watch my post too. I had a XR 4 that did this and it was stuck floats loading up the motor. But not the case this time. Since it runs good after taking off I would check the carbs for gunk and the gas for water. Good luck.

 

[Heetseeker1]

Re: Mercury 150 XR6 problems

MH,<br /><br />I have an XR6 with similar problems that i'm working on at this time. I am going to decarbon the motor with a product designed to get rid of "gunk" caused by the 2strokes. You need to have it in the water on a big lake so you can run it wide open after the treatment for about 5 minutes. There are so many things it could be, it is almost worth paying someone to check it out for you if you have the bucks. If not, buy a manual or download one online and get after it. It could be the stator, other ignition components, thermostat, ect... I just started the process of DIY, so i'll be watching this post for info...<br /><br />Steve.