Starter Removal And Installation; Removal - Mercury Optimax 115 Service Manual

No voltage reading:
Defective starter solenoid
No voltage reading:
Check BLACK cable (with YELLOW
sleeve) for poor connection or open circuit.

Starter Removal and Installation

Removal

Disconnect battery leads from battery before removing starter.
1. Disconnect BLACK ground cable from starter.
2. Disconnect BLACK cable (with YELLOW sleeve) from starter.
3. Remove 2 upper bolts and 1 lower bolt securing starter and remove starter.
a -
b -
c -
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TEST 7
a. Connect voltmeter between common engine and Test Point1.
b. Turn ignition key to "Start" position.
TEST 8
a. Reconnect BLACK cable (with YELLOW sleeve) to starter solenoid Test
Point 1.
b. Connect voltmeter between common engine ground and Test Point 7.
c. Turn ignition key to "Start" position.
a
a
BLACK (with YELLOW sleeve) POSITIVE (+) 12-Volt Cable
Upper Mounting Bolts
Lower Mounting Bolt
CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM
12 Volt Reading*
Should hear solenoid click: proceed to TEST 8
12 Volt Reading*
If starter motor does not turn, check starter motor.
CAUTION
b b
c
c
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Battery Voltage
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