Mercury 200 OptiMax Jet Drive Service Manual page 112

Section 2B - Charging and Starting System
Table of Contents
Charging and Starting Specifications.................................2B-2
Flywheel/Alternator............................................................2B-4
Starter Motor Components.................................................2B-6
Wire Color Code Abbreviations..........................................2B-8
Battery................................................................................2B-8
Battery Cable Test......................................................2B-8
Battery Cable Size for Outboard DTS Models............2B-8
Replacement Parts.....................................................2B-9
Recommended Battery...............................................2B-9
Battery Precautions..................................................2B-10
Charging a Discharged Battery.................................2B-10
Winter Storage of Batteries.......................................2B-10
Flywheel Removal and Installation..................................2B-11
Removal....................................................................2B-11
Installation.................................................................2B-12
Alternator System............................................................2B-12
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Alternator Description...............................................2B-12
Diagnosis of Alternator System on the Engine.........2B-13
Alternator System Circuitry Test...............................2B-14
Current Output..........................................................2B-16
Alternator Removal and Installation..........................2B-17
Belt Tensioner Removal and Installation .................2B-21
Starter System.................................................................2B-23
Starter Removal and Installation...............................2B-23
Starter Circuit Troubleshooting.................................2B-25
Start Solenoid Test...................................................2B-29
Starter Disassembly (Solenoid Driven Bendix).........2B-30
Starter Assembly (Solenoid Driven Bendix)..............2B-31
Key Switch Test...............................................................2B-34
Three Position Key Switch........................................2B-34
Four Position Key Switch..........................................2B-35
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