Battery Will Not Charge; Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has Excessive Free-Play Or Makes Unusual Sounds - Mercury 1.7 MI Manual

SECTION 7
CE542

Battery Will Not Charge

Excessive current draw from battery.
Loose or dirty electrical connections or
damaged wiring.
Alternator drive belt loose or in poor
condition.
Unacceptable battery condition.
CE543
Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has Excessive Free-play Or Makes
Unusual Sounds
Insufficient lubrication on shift and throttle
linkage fasteners.
Obstruction in shift or throttle linkages.
Loose or missing shift and throttle
linkages.
Shift or throttle cable kinked.
Improper shift cable adjustment.
CMD-3967823 / 90-865237030 OCTOBER 2003
INDEX
Possible Cause
Possible Cause
Remedy
Turn off non-essential accessories.
Check all associated electrical
connections and wires (especially battery
cables). Clean and tighten faulty
connections. Repair or replace damaged
wiring.
Replace serpentine belt and/or check
automatic tensioner.
Test battery.
Remedy
Lubricate.
Remove obstruction.
Check all throttle linkages. If any are loose
or missing, see an authorized Cummins
MerCruiser Diesel dealer / distributor
immediately.
Straighten cable or have an authorized
Cummins MerCruiser Diesel dealer /
distributor replace cable if damaged
beyond repair.
Have adjustment checked by an
authorized Cummins MerCruiser Diesel
dealer / distributor.
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