Mercury 25 - pre start up

[Jabberwocky]

I have a Merc 25hp engine that has been laid on it's side for god knows how long before I got it. what do I need to check before starting it up?

I will give the plugs a bit of a clean, what else do I need to look for?

 

[VicS]

Two stroke ?

See http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=158086

Four stroke ? Also check theengine oil and check that its not found its way into the carb, the air intake box or the combustion chambers

Many other useful topics covered here http://forums.iboats.com/forumdisplay.php?f=31

For help on Mercs see http://forums.iboats.com/forumdisplay.php?f=25
Also http://www.marineengine.com/boat-forum/forumdisplay.php?30-Mercury-Mariner-Outboard-Forum

Owners manuals at http://download.brunswick-marine.com/download/main;jsessionid=105vjo07c1lcd?type=corp

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[Jabberwocky]

Cheers will have a look when in a computer and not squinting at my mobile phone

 

[catalac08]

Just in case it was laid up with oil squirted into the cylinders or if 4 stroke oil has leaked past the rings it is best to turn it over with the plugs out first, to ensure that you do not get a hydraulic lock and damage the engine on start up.

 

[Jabberwocky]

Owners manuals at http://download.brunswick-marine.com/download/main;jsessionid=105vjo07c1lcd?type=corp

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you have to love some of the drawings in the manuals

 

[Jabberwocky]

Well today is going to be the day of firing her up, make or break time lol.

Just need for today to hurry up so I can finish work and try it.