Starter System; Starter Motor Amperes Draw; Starter System Components; Description - Mercury Optimax 115 Service Manual

Starter System

Starter Motor Amperes Draw

STARTER MOTOR
PART NO.
50-833153-1

Starter System Components

1. Battery
2. Starter Solenoid
3. Neutral Start Switch
4. Starter Motor
5. Ignition Switch

Description

The battery supplies electricity to activate the starter motor. When the ignition is turned
to the "START" position, the starter solenoid is energized and completes the starter circuit
between the battery and starter.
The neutral start switch opens the starter circuit when the shift control lever is not in neu-
tral thus preventing accidental starting when the engine is in gear.
The starter motor may be damaged if operated continuously. DO NOT operate
continuously for more than 30 seconds. Allow a 2 minute cooling period between
starting attempts.
90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999
NO LOAD NORMAL
AMP. DRAW AMP. DRAW
30 AMPS 165 AMPS
CAUTION
CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM
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