Recoil start

nytebyte · Mar 15, 2017

Thinking on a newer 4stroke motor. I have a 9.9 2stroke and that is no problem to pull over.. Is the newer 4 strokes any harder? The one I am looking at is a 15 hp merc and there is no electric start on it.

turbotodd · Mar 15, 2017

No, they're not like the old 9.9 to start with the rope.

They're easier. At least all the ones I've messed with are. I can't say I've personally attempted to start a Merc 15 4 stroke, a lot of them have an automatic decompressor which eases starting on the manual start models.

nytebyte · Mar 16, 2017

Thanks for that info. The reason I was asking is my right shoulder is a bit weak from a old injury and I am not so sure I want to try and pull over anything that is any harder! Might have to check out that 15.

lovedr79 · Mar 16, 2017

my 20hp 4 stroke merc could be pull started with one hand. for giggles my buddy said "have you tried the pull start?", no i have electric so i tried it from the captains chair (side console), i leaned back over my shoulder, barely pulled it and it light right up. no effort

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