Merc 9.9 primer

[old man]

I have a new to me 2006 9.9 mercury 4 stroke. I took off the carb and cleaned it out tonight and noticed the primer bulb has no hose on it.there is nowhere on the carb to attach one to. The starting instructions on the motor say to prime it when cold so I’m confused. It runs fine but has been hard to start when cold. Any info?

 

 

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[FishingFool34]

Check the parts diagrams for your model (need serial number) and see where or if it is supposed to be hooked up.

https://www.crowleymarine.com/2/Mercury-Outboard/2006.cfm

[JakeyBaby]

I would say someone must have removed it for some reason. I too have a 2006 Pro Kicker Big Foot and the primer line runs to the bottum of the carb.

[stinger]

I have a Mercury 9.9  2006 tiller electric start and it has a hose from the primer bulb to the lower front of the carb. In one of the YouTube videos (.......

 

  

 

)..............the mechanic mentions that there are some Yamaha's out there ( @ 4:55 into the vid) that don't have a primer tube. Maybe someone replaced the Mercury carb with Yamaha carb? Just a thought. The primer bulb is definetly a asset to have in cold weather.