Mercury 200 OptiMax Jet Drive Service Manual page 143

Charging and Starting System
2. Install the pinion gear with the taper side towards the starter assembly.
3. Lightly tap the pinion gear onto the starter shaft splines and secure with a new snap ring.
IMPORTANT: Always install a new snap ring to retain the pinion gear.
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Solenoid Installation
1. Push the solenoid actuating plunger into the solenoid. When released, the solenoid actuating plunger should return to a fully
extended position.
2. Lubricate the end of the solenoid actuating plunger with 2‑4‑C with Teflon.
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a - Pinion gear taper
b - Starter shaft splines
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