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Starting a 9.9 cold
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Just bought a brand-new Merc 9.9 4-stroke. When cold, it won't start at idle: I have to push the "high idle" button and give it some throttle. Is this normal, or should a brand-new engine start at idle, even when cold? Lloyd Sumpter "Skeeder" Mirrocraft 12 |
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Starting a 9.9 cold
That is normal. Only EFI engines will not require added throttle when cold
(usually). -- Tony my boats at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com "Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message news  Hi, Just bought a brand-new Merc 9.9 4-stroke. When cold, it won't start at idle: I have to push the "high idle" button and give it some throttle. Is this normal, or should a brand-new engine start at idle, even when cold? Lloyd Sumpter "Skeeder" Mirrocraft 12 |
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Starting a 9.9 cold
"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message news Hi, Just bought a brand-new Merc 9.9 4-stroke. When cold, it won't start at idle: I have to push the "high idle" button and give it some throttle. Is this normal, or should a brand-new engine start at idle, even when cold? I normally have to give my 9.9 Nissan a bit of gas to get it to start anytime! I never considered it an issue.... Rod |
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Starting a 9.9 cold
Lloyd Sumpter wrote:
On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 15:09:45 +0000, Rod McInnis wrote: "Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message news Hi, Just bought a brand-new Merc 9.9 4-stroke. When cold, it won't start at idle: I have to push the "high idle" button and give it some throttle. Is this normal, or should a brand-new engine start at idle, even when cold? I normally have to give my 9.9 Nissan a bit of gas to get it to start anytime! I never considered it an issue.... Rod I guess I'm considering it an "issue" because other NEW motors start on idle. My new diesel in Far Cove does, a new car does, even my motorbike does. Why shouldn't an outboard? Lloyd Because you didn't buy the optional, $1000 easy start kit. |
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Starting a 9.9 cold
On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 15:09:45 +0000, Rod McInnis wrote:
"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message news Hi, Just bought a brand-new Merc 9.9 4-stroke. When cold, it won't start at idle: I have to push the "high idle" button and give it some throttle. Is this normal, or should a brand-new engine start at idle, even when cold? I normally have to give my 9.9 Nissan a bit of gas to get it to start anytime! I never considered it an issue.... Rod I guess I'm considering it an "issue" because other NEW motors start on idle. My new diesel in Far Cove does, a new car does, even my motorbike does. Why shouldn't an outboard? Lloyd |
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Starting a 9.9 cold
I think the High idle is also the choke on a Merc. My 4 stroke T-8 Yamaha
requires I pull the choke lever and give it a little throttle. My cars and diesel truck are all FI and computerized, so just turn the key. Bill "Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message ... On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 15:09:45 +0000, Rod McInnis wrote: "Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message news Hi, Just bought a brand-new Merc 9.9 4-stroke. When cold, it won't start at idle: I have to push the "high idle" button and give it some throttle. Is this normal, or should a brand-new engine start at idle, even when cold? I normally have to give my 9.9 Nissan a bit of gas to get it to start anytime! I never considered it an issue.... Rod I guess I'm considering it an "issue" because other NEW motors start on idle. My new diesel in Far Cove does, a new car does, even my motorbike does. Why shouldn't an outboard? Lloyd |
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