Starter Motor - Mercury MerCruiser MCM 454 Mag MPI Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23

Starter Motor

MIE MODELS
When performing the following procedure, be sure to observe the following:
1. Remove ignition coil high-tension wire from distributor cap tower and ground it to engine
2. Remove plastic plug from flywheel housing. Lubricate starter motor shaft with motor oil
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Be sure that engine compartment is well ventilated and that no gasoline vapors
are present to avoid the possibility of a fire.
Be sure to ground coil high-tension wire to block. Failure to ground coil wire
may cause damage to ignition coil in addition to being a safety hazard.
Stay clear of all moving parts.
block with jumper wire. While cranking engine with starter motor, lubricate starter motor
front bushing through oil cover with motor oil or its equivalent. Reinstall coil high-tension
wire.
through hole in flywheel housing. Reinstall plastic plug.
a - Lubrication Point
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