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60hp four stroke efi 2009/2010 running problem.

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Johnmac

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I have a 60hp four stroke efi 2009/2010 that starts and runs for 10 secs or so then cuts out.
Any ideas??

Cheers John.
 
not enough info....all the fuel checks been done?..good gas?..fuel tank vented?..pumping the bulb help?..no leaks in fuel feed?is the motor new to you?has the motor been run recently?fuel filters checked?
 
papyson said:
not enough info....all the fuel checks been done?..good gas?..fuel tank vented?..pumping the bulb help?..no leaks in fuel feed?is the motor new to you?has the motor been run recently?fuel filters checked?
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new tank of fuel
engine is new to me.
WS running when I bought it took it home and only runs short period of time.
New primer bulb fitted.
Nee to check fuel filters.

Any other ideas.
 
i dont know your experience level on outboards so will go from scratch...why did you replace primer bulb?is it installed in the right direction?there is an arrow on the bulb...point it away from the tank...it also is very important that there be no air leaks in the in the entire fuel feed apparatus.the only air source should be from the open vent on the tank..there are some tanks out there that the vent dont work..you may want to just crack the fill cap..the start procedure is this..1.pump the primer bulb until it is hard ..2.lift the cold start lever on the controls about half way..turn the key to run and push it in...turn the key to start...when the motor fires make sure it is pumping water..at that point(maybe 10 seconds) you should be able to back off the cold start lever...the motor should run like this at idle rpms forever...if it stops then go..through the whole procedure again but this time start pumping the bulb and see if it runs longer...if it does perform better then you have an air leak or fuel restriction some where or a bad fuel pump..i will tell you that the fuel pump from mercury is around 750 bucks..aftermarket i am told still runs 450-500...so it is well worth you time to check all filters and possible air sources...

if all this is correct and you still have the problem you are probably going to have to take it to a merc dealer and get a computer readout..

it may be worth your time to check with the person you bought the boat from...did he tell you why he was getting rid of it?
 
"2.lift the cold start lever on the controls about half way..turn the key to run and push it in...turn the key to start" This is incorrect. This is an EFI outboard. If you use the fast idle lever during start-up, It sends false throttle position info to the ECU, and will make it difficult to start. The proper stat-up for this outboard is-
-pump the primer ball to ensure you have fuel to the primary fuel pump.
-turn the key to the ON position, the alarm should beep, and the secondary (high pressure) fuel pump will activate, pressurizing the secondary fuel system. This usually take about 2 seconds, and you should be able to hear when the secondary pump stops.
-now activate the starter, the outboard should start almost immediately.

Once the outboard has started, you can use the fast idle lever to increase rpms and decrease warm-up time, but usually isn't necessary, unless it's really cold out. Pushing the key in (push-to choke function) does absolutely nothing, EFI outboards do not have a choke or enricher.

so, back to the problem. This sounds like a fuel supply problem, most likely on the secondary side (high pressure) of the fuel system. First step should be a fuel pressure test at the vapour separator. Connect a high pressure gauge to the schrader valve on the vapour separator, and run the engine- you should have 57+ psi Continuous.


 
thanks Chris and Jim..i learn something every day in here also..and the bad part of this one is i own the exact motor...
 
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