It's been difficult getting someone to help getting my new 2.5hp Mercury to start

**catchNgrease** · 07-18-2021, 10:36 PM

HVAC supply houses are like a secret hand shake union. Worse than any UAW ever thought about being. Next time ring up Grainger.

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**SpeckMaster** · 07-19-2021, 01:46 AM

Given the poor quality of gas nowadays, that may be your problem. I agree with installing a new plug (easy) but if that doesn't work try draining all the gas out of it. Try a better grade/higher octane than regular, If you can get pure gas (not gasohol) even better.

Doing much more may void the warranty, as others have mentioned.

**wannabe fisherman** · 07-19-2021, 05:29 AM

Originally Posted by Spoonminnow

Good thing car dealerships aren't like that!

**DockShootinJack** · 07-19-2021, 05:35 AM

Originally Posted by wannabe fisherman

My thoughts as well

**Spoonminnow** · 07-19-2021, 07:21 AM

pure gas (not gasohol)

Nearest station that sell is is 20 miles away. Mobil gas around the corner was fresh right from the pump into the tank above the motor - no go.

**RobertFL** · 07-19-2021, 09:15 AM

Have you checked the kill switch?

**Spoonminnow** · 07-19-2021, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by RobertFL

Have you checked the kill switch?

yes

**Takeum** · 07-19-2021, 05:24 PM

I was just looking at one of these motors and if it’s new , I bet the issue also could be low oil level switch is activating if it isn’t topped off,,,, did you check oil level and make sure it’s topped off? I believe these motors may have a switch that prevents starting if motor isn’t at a proper level,,,could have lost some oil from shipping,,,,

**zummy** · 07-19-2021, 08:51 PM

If it makes you feel better I have a buddy that has low compression on a cylinder. He has called every boat repair place within a 2 hours. December is the earliest anybody can get him in. He then said well Ill just replace it. Yamaha dealers said Xmas at the earliest. He is ordering another Merc stepping up to the 115. They told him between 3 and 6 months for a motor and being able to install. Most of the places have enough work now they can be picky.

**SpeckMaster** · 07-19-2021, 09:12 PM

As for dealers not being willing to do warranty repairs on units they didn't sell, it's in part because warranty repairs tend to be losing propositions. Manufacturers will only reimburse for flat rate plus parts and their flat rate schedules are established with expert technicians working in perfect conditions. It's not easy to match flat rate times in a working shop. It's one thing to lose money on a warranty repair for a customer who purchased from you and whom you would like to keep, it's another to do one for a walk-in who may never give you another dime.

Not saying it's right, just saying that's how it is. I've worked as a dealership mechanic.

BTW, while I presume this is a new motor and designed for today's lower octane gas, the same doesn't go for older motors. Some won't run at all on regular, other may run but will run much better on mid-grade or premium.

I've had the experience of buying gas that my car will run on but my old small engines won't.

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