hard starting 90 hp

[dragboat1]

i have a 2004 90 hp carberated merc that i bought new in 2004 it has allways been hard to start when cold just wanderd if any one had any thoughts on how to make it start better thanks

[boats.net]

Pump up primer bulb, give it about 1/3 throttle, push key in to choke and should start. If doesn't then may need to clean carbs and test enrichener solenoid to see if working.