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Mercury 305 CID - Switches; Ignition Key Switch; Testing

Mercury 305 CID
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INSTRUMENTATION - 4D-990-823225--1 1096
6. Turn magnet clockwise until fuel capsule indica-
tor reads FULL. Ohmmeter should read 30 ohms
(+
5 ohms). Fuel capsule is defective if not within
specifications.
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a
a - Capsule Reading Full
Switches
Ignition Key Switch
TESTING
!
CAUTION
Disconnect battery cables from battery before
testing ignition key switch with wires still con-
nected to switch.
1. Disconnect battery cables, if testing ignition key
switch with wires connected to switch.
2. Before testing key switch, check all fuses and/or
circuit breakers in electrical circuit which could
prevent operation of starter.
3. With key switch in OFF position, there should be
no continuity between switch terminals.
4. With key switch in RUN position, continuity will
exist between switch terminals B to I. There
should no continuity between terminal S and any
other terminals.
5. With key switch in START, continuity will exist be-
tween terminals B to I and B to S.
6. Terminals are to make contact at angles shown
and to stay in contact condition as switch is ro-
tated toward START.
7. If ignition key switch tests bad, unsolder wire con-
nections and remove switch. Test switch again,
as in Steps 2-5, preceding. If switch tests good,
wiring in harness is bad, There should be no con-
tinuity between any harness wires with key
switch removed.
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Key View
Back View
c
d
e
f
b
B
S
I
a
a - Key
b - Off
c - Continuity, B to I Terminals
d - Run
e - Continuity B to S Terminals
f - Start

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