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Mercury Racing 500R User Manual

Mercury Racing 500R
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Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Lanyard stop switch not in RUN position.
Open clean power harness circuit fuse. Refer to Maintenance section.
Remote control is not shifted to the neutral position.
Shift actuator failure. Turn ignition key switch OFF to reset and then start
the engine.
Weak battery or battery connections are loose or corroded.
Ignition key switch failure.
Wiring or electrical connection faulty.
Starter motor solenoid or starter relay failure.
Engine Will Not Start
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Incorrect starting procedure. Refer to Operation section.
Old or contaminated gasoline.
Fuel is not reaching the engine.
Fuel tank is empty.
Fuel tank vent not open or restricted.
Fuel line is disconnected or kinked.
Fuel filter is obstructed. Refer to Maintenance section.
Fuel pump failure.
Fuel tank filter obstructed.
Ignition system component failure.
Spark plugs fouled or defective. Refer to Maintenance section.
Engine Starts But Will Not Shift Into Gear
Throttle only mode is engaged.
Shift actuator failure. Turn ignition key switch OFF to reset and then start
the engine.
Engine Runs Erratically
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Overheating—warning horn not working.
Low oil pressure. Check oil level.
Spark plugs fouled or defective. Refer to Maintenance section.
Incorrect setup and adjustments.
Fuel is being restricted to the engine.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Mercury Racing 500R Specifications

General IconGeneral
Displacement4.6L
Horsepower500 hp
Full Throttle RPM5800-6400
Fuel Induction SystemElectronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
SteeringElectro-hydraulic power steering
Gear Ratio1.60:1
InductionSupercharged
Fuel Type91 Octane (R+M/2) Premium Unleaded
Shaft Length20 in (508 mm), 25 in (635 mm), 30 in (762 mm)

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