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Mercury 15XD
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BATTERY CHARGING AND STARTING SYSTEMS
90-826883R2 JUNE 1998 Page 2B-13
a. Connect voltmeter between common engine ground and Test Point 2.
b. Push start switch.
* Battery Voltage
TEST 2
TEST 3
TEST 4
TEST 5
TEST 6
TEST 7
TEST 8
12 Volt Reading*
12 Volt Reading
12 Volt Reading*
12 Volt Reading*
12 Volt Reading*
12 Volt Reading*
12 Volt Reading*
No voltage reading;
proceed to TEST 3.
No voltage reading;
proceed to TEST 4.
No voltage reading;
proceed to TEST 5.
No voltage reading;
proceed to TEST 6.
a. Connect voltmeter between common engine ground and Test Point 3.
b. Push Start Switch.
Check BLACK ground wire for poor connec-
tion or open circuit. Reconnect ground wire to
starter solenoid; proceed to TEST 7.
Neutral start switch is open, or YELLOW/RED
wire is open between Test Points 4 and 3.
a. Connect voltmeter between common
engine ground and Test Point 4.
b. Push Start Switch.
Defective starter solenoid.
Connect voltmeter between common
engine ground and Test Point 5.
Defective ignition switch.
Connect voltmeter between common engine ground and Test Point 6.
No voltage reading; check RED wire be-
tween battery (+) positive terminal and Test
Point 6.
Check fuse in RED wire between test points 5 and 6.
Check for open RED wire between test points 5 and 6.
a. Connect voltmeter between common engine ground and Test Point 1.
b. Push Start Switch.
No voltage reading; Defective
starter solenoid.
Should hear solenoid click; proceed to TEST 8.
a. Reconnect BLACK (starter motor) cable to starter solenoid Test Point 1.
b. Connect voltmeter between common engine ground and Test Point 7
c. Push Start Switch.
No voltage reading; check BLACK cable
for poor connection or open circuit.
Check BLACK ground cable at starter for
loose or corroded connection, or open cir-
cuit. If cable is O.K., check starter motor.
Electric Start Tiller Handle Model
Neutral start switch on lower engine cowl is open
or BLACK or WHITE switch leads are disconnected
or damaged. Proceed to TEST 7.

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Mercury 15XD Specifications

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BrandMercury
Model15XD
CategoryOutboard Motor
LanguageEnglish

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