Possible Cause Remedy
• Improper starting proce-
dure.
• Empty fuel tank or fuel
shutoff valve closed.
• Faulty fuel pump.
• Choke not operating prop-
erly.
• Engine flooded.
• Faulty ignition system com-
ponent.
• Clogged fuel filters.
• Stale or contaminated fuel.
• Fuel line or tank vent line
kinked or clogged.
• Read starting procedure.
• Fill tank or open valve.
• Check sight tube for fuel.
Have Authorized Mer-
Cruiser Dealer replace
pump, if fuel is present.
• Check that choke is closed
when engine is cold. Check
that it opens when engine
warms up.
• Do not attempt to start en-
gine for at least 5 minutes.
Refer to STARTING PRO-
CEDURES.
• Service ignition system.
• Replace filters.
• If contaminated, drain tank.
Fill with fresh fuel.
• Replace kinked lines or
blow out lines with com-
pressed air to remove ob-
struction.
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Engine Will Not Start, Or Is
Hard To Start
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