Mercury 496 MAG Bravo - Battery will Not Come up on Charge; Steering Wheel Turns Hard or Jerky

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CA450
Battery Will Not Come Up On Charge
Possible Cause Remedy
Excessive current draw from battery. Turn off non-essential accessories.
Loose or dirty electrical connections or damaged
wiring.
Check all associated electrical connections and
wires (especially battery cables). Clean and tighten
faulty connections. Repair or replace damaged
wiring.
Alternator drive belt loose or in poor condition. Replace and/or adjust.
Unacceptable battery condition. Test battery.
CA901
Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has Excessive Free-play Or Makes
Unusual Sounds
Possible Cause Remedy
Insufficient lubrication on shift and throttle linkage
fasteners.
Lubricate.
Loose or missing shift and throttle linkages.
Check all throttle linkages. If any are loose or
missing, see Authorized Mercury MerCruiser Dealer
immediately.
Obstruction in shift or throttle linkages. Remove obstruction.
Shift or throttle cable kinked.
Straighten cable or have dealer replace cable if
damaged beyond repair.
CA902
Steering Wheel Turns Hard Or Jerky
Possible Cause Remedy
Low power steering pump fluid level. Refill system with fluid.
Drive belt loose or in poor condition. Replace and/or adjust.
Insufficient lubrication on steering components. Lubricate.
Loose or missing steering fasteners or parts.
Check all parts and fasteners if any are loose or
missing, see Authorized Mercury MerCruiser Dealer
immediately.
Contaminated power steering fluid. Drain and replace.