new boater

[kathyc]

I have a 1977 700 Mercury, 70hp. This is first boat. Engine Idles and will go very slow..but as soon as I try to excilirate engine turns off. Can anyone give answers to this problem...so I can get it fixed?..Also I would like manual or some info about this engine. Thanks

 

[itfloats]

Re: new boater

I am a new boater as well, so i can't provide any technical help, but as far as a operations manual, I was able to get one from the Mercury website. Go into the literature/manuals section for outboards and give them the serial number of your engine, and address, etc. and you can buy one from them.

www.mercurymarine.com
click on service & warranty/literature/buy mercury manuals

 

[Chris1956]

Re: new boater

Kathy, The behavor of the motor described is usually due to dirty carbs or misadjusted idle mixture. If the motor sat for some time with gas in the carbs, the carbs are likely gummed up. Hopefully you can clean them up yourself, since a lot of shops willl not work on those old motors.

 

[Windykid]

Re: new boater

Chris is rite on here, but have you opened the vent on the gas tank?