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Mercury 40 FourStroke
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CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM
Page 2B-12 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001
Troubleshooting the Starting Circuit
Before beginning the starting circuit troubleshooting flow chart, following, check first for the
following conditions:
1. Make sure that battery is fully charged.
2. Check that control lever is in “NEUTRAL” position.
3. Check terminals for corrosion and loose connections.
4. Check cables and wiring for frayed and worn insulation.
5. Check 20 Amp fuse.
Starter Solenoid Test
1. Inspect starter solenoid for cracks, loose terminals or loose terminal lead connections.
2. Connect ohm meter between terminals of starter solenoid.
3. Connect the BLACK lead from solenoid to battery negative (–) terminal and momentarily
connect the YELLOW/RED lead to the positive (+) terminal of battery.
4. Verify continuity between the starter solenoid terminals when 12 volts are applied.
a
b
c
d
a-YELLOW/RED Lead
b-Starter Solenoid
c-BLACK Lead
d-Battery

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