Troubleshooting; Starter Motor Will Not Crank The Engine; Engine Will Not Start; Engine Starts But Will Not Shift Into Gear - Mercury 200 Verado FourStroke Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual

Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine

POSSIBLE CAUSES
• Lanyard stop switch not in RUN position.
• Blown 5‑amp fuse. Check DTS power harness circuit fuse. Refer to
Maintenance section.
• Outboard is not shifted to neutral position.
• Shift actuator failure. "Gear Shift Diff" error message shown on
VesselView.
• Weak battery or battery connections are loose or corroded.
• Ignition key switch failure.
• Wiring or electrical connection faulty.
• Starter motor solenoid or slave solenoid 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

• Shift actuator failure. "Gear Shift Diff" error message shown on
VesselView.

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.
a. Engine fuel filter is obstructed. Refer to Maintenance section.

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