Mercury 175 Verado User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
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Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine
POSSIBLE CAUSES
• Lanyard stop switch not in "RUN" position.
• Blown 5 Amp fuse. Check DTS power harness circuit fuse.
Refer to Maintenance section.
• Outboard is not shifted to neutral position.
• Shift actuator failure. "Gear Shift Diff" error message shown
on System View. Refer to Maintenance section.
• Weak battery or battery connections are loose or corroded.
• Ignition key switch failure.
• Wiring or electrical connection faulty.
• Starter motor solenoid or slave solenoid failure.
Engine Will Not Start
POSSIBLE CAUSES
• Incorrect starting procedure. Refer to Operation section.
• Old or contaminated gasoline.
• Fuel is not reaching the engine.
• Fuel tank is empty.
• Fuel tank vent not open or restricted.
• Fuel line is disconnected or kinked.
• Fuel filter is obstructed. Refer to Maintenance section.
• Fuel pump failure.
• Fuel tank filter obstructed.
• Ignition system component failure.
• Spark plugs fouled or defective. Refer to Maintenance
section.
Engine Starts But Will Not Shift Into Gear
• Shift actuator failure. "Gear Shift Diff" error message shown
on System View. Refer to Maintenance section.

Mercury 175 Verado Specifications

General

Displacement	2.6L
Horsepower	175 HP
Steering	Electro-hydraulic power steering
Gear Ratio	1.85:1
Cylinders	6
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Full Throttle RPM Range	5800-6400 RPM
Fuel Induction System	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Shaft Length	20" or 25"
Starting	Electric
Recommended Fuel	87 Octane
Engine Type	4-Stroke
Alternator Amp	70 Amp