I think the High idle is also the choke on a Merc. My 4 stroke T-8 Yamaha
requires I pull the choke lever and give it a little throttle. My cars and
diesel truck are all FI and computerized, so just turn the key.
Bill

"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message
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On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 15:09:45 +0000, Rod McInnis wrote:


"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message
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Hi,
Just bought a brand-new Merc 9.9 4-stroke. When cold, it won't start
at
idle: I have to push the "high idle" button and give it some throttle.
Is this
normal, or should a brand-new engine start at idle, even when cold?


I normally have to give my 9.9 Nissan a bit of gas to get it to start
anytime!

I never considered it an issue....

Rod

I guess I'm considering it an "issue" because other NEW motors start on
idle. My
new diesel in Far Cove does, a new car does, even my motorbike does. Why
shouldn't
an outboard?

Lloyd