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    2005 mercury 40hp hard to pull and to start

    Thanks for the input, but I’m trying to determine whether what I’m experiencing is normal. If it isn’t, I’d like to identify the underlying cause before attempting any modifications. Unfortunately, most of the experts I’ve consulted have all given me the same answer: “It’s a difficult engine to...
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    2005 mercury 40hp hard to pull and to start

    Upgrading to electric start would cost approximately C$2,500, which is more than the motor is worth. I don’t feel it’s worth investing that much just to save 5–7 pulls, perhaps only 10–12 times a year, on an engine that’s already 21 years old.
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    2005 mercury 40hp hard to pull and to start

    Hoping to get your opinion on an issue with my recently purchased 2005 Mercury 40 HP 4-stroke pull-start outboard (3-cylinder, carbureted). The pull starter is extremely difficult to pull. It takes both hands and a lot of force. Is that normal for this engine, or should it pull much easier...
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