Electrical System
Section 4A - Starting System
Table of Contents
Precautions........................................................................ 4A-2
Wire Color Code Abbreviations..........................................4A-3
Starter Specifications......................................................... 4A-3
Starter Motor Exploded View............................................. 4A-4
Starting System Electrical Diagrams..................................4A-6
Starter Solenoid Circuit...............................................4A-6
Starter Motor Circuit....................................................4A-6
Starter Relay...................................................................... 4A-7
Starting Circuit Overload Protection...................................4A-7
Battery Cables for MerCruiser Models...............................4A-7
Hot Stud............................................................................. 4A-8
Starter................................................................................ 4A-8
Inspection................................................................... 4A-8
Starter Removal..........................................................4A-9
Water and Corrosion Inspection................................. 4A-9
Starter Solenoid.......................................................... 4A-9
Starter Installation.....................................................4A-10
Starting System Tests......................................................4A-11
Low Voltage Tests.................................................... 4A-11
Voltage Drop Test.....................................................4A-12
Starting System
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