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Justin FitzpatrickJul 30, 2025
What to do if my Mercury SKI Engine will not start or is hard to start?
- MMelissa EatonJul 30, 2025
If your Mercury Engine won't start or is hard to start, consider these potential causes and solutions: * Ensure you are following the correct starting procedure. * Check that the fuel tank isn't empty and the fuel shutoff valve is open; fill the tank or open the valve if needed. * For carburetor models, inspect the choke linkages for free movement. * If the engine is flooded, wait at least 5 minutes before attempting to restart, referring to the starting procedures. * Replace clogged fuel filters. * If the fuel is stale or contaminated, drain the tank and refill with fresh fuel. * Inspect fuel lines and the tank vent line for kinks or clogs; replace kinked lines or clear obstructions with compressed air.