Troubleshooting The Solenoid Driven Bendix Starter Circuit - Mercury 150 EFI Service Manual

CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM

Troubleshooting the Solenoid Driven Bendix Starter Circuit

Before beginning the troubleshooting flow chart, verify the following conditions:
1. Confirm that battery is fully charged.
2. Check that control lever is in "NEUTRAL" position.
3. Check terminals for corrosion and loose connections.
4. Check cables and wiring for frayed and worn insulation.
5. Check 20 amp fuse.
Location of "Test Points" (called out in flow chart) are numbered below.
BATTERY
SLAVE SOLENOID
20 AMP FUSE
IGNITION SWITCH
Page 2B-40
TO ALTERNATOR
STARTER
7
6 5
Solenoid Driven Bendix Starter Circuit
10
4
2
3
NEUTRAL START SWITCH
(LOCATED IN CONTROL HOUSING)
9
8
1
STARTER
SOLENOID
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90-883728 JULY 2001