Mercury HP700 SCi User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
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Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Doesn't Run)
Possible Cause Remedy
Open fuse. Replace fuse.
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.
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.
Defective battery. Test battery.
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Runs But
Drive Unit Does Not Move)
Possible Cause Remedy
Trim pump oil level low. Fill pump with oil.
Drive binding in gimbal ring. Check for obstruction.
Electrical Analog Trim Gauge Malfunction
Possible Cause Remedy
Gauge indicates off‑scale high with no
self‑test
1.
function.
Check wires between the sender and
the trim module.
Replace defective trim sender.
Gauge does not indicate properly but
the self test
1
function works.
Index the trim sender, test the trim
sender circuit or replace defective trim
sender.
1. Self‑test: When the key switch is placed to the "RUN" position, the pointer on
the analog gauge will sweep from the bottom of the scale to the top of the
scale and then point to the actual trim position.

Mercury HP700 SCi Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	HP700 SCi
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English