Mercury 45 Service Manual

CHARGING AND STARTING SYSTEM
90-828631R3 MARCH 1999 Page 2B-11
Stator Ohms Test (Alternator Lighting/Charging Coil)
NOTE: Stator can be tested without removing from engine.
1. Disconnect the three wire (stator harness plug).
2. Use an ohm meter and perform the following test.
NOTE: When measuring the resistance of 10 ohms or less using a digital ohm meter, if the
correct measurement cannot be obtained, place the meter selector to a lower resistance
measurement.
LIGHTING COIL
12
3
GRN
GRN GRN
1
2
3
METER TEST LEADS METER
SCALE
OHMS
READING
RED BLACK
1 2
RX1 1.2-3.2
1 3 RX1 1.2-3.2
2 3 RX1 1.2-3.2

Mercury 45 Specifications

General

Horsepower	45 HP
Cylinders	3
Starting	Electric
Full Throttle RPM Range	5000-6000 RPM
Steering	Remote
Exhaust	Through Prop
Shaft Length	20 in