Troubleshooting - Mercury 496 MAG Bravo Owner's Manual

CA442
Starter Motor Will Not Crank Engine, Or Cranks Slow
Possible Cause
Battery switch turned off.
Remote control not in neutral position.
Open circuit breaker or blown fuse.
Loose or dirty electrical connections or damaged
wiring.
Bad battery.
CC1033
Engine RPM Decreases, Will Not Rise Above 2000 RPM
Possible Cause
Guardian Mode.
CC1043
Engine Will Not Start, Or Is Hard To Start
Possible Cause
Improper starting procedure.
Empty fuel tank or fuel shutoff valve closed.
Engine flooded.
Faulty ignition system component.
Clogged fuel filters.
Stale or contaminated fuel.
Fuel line or tank vent line kinked or clogged.
EFI System Fault.
Faulty wire connections.
Lanyard Stop Switch activated.
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Troubleshooting

Turn switch on.
Position control lever in neutral.
Check and reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
Check all electrical connections and wires
(especially battery cables). Clean and tighten faulty
connection.
Test and replace if bad.
Have an Authorized Mercury MerCruiser Dealer
check trouble codes to determine fault.
Read starting procedure.
Fill tank or open valve.
Do not attempt to start engine for at least 5 minutes.
Refer to Starting Procedures.
Service ignition system.
Replace filters.
If contaminated, drain tank. Fill with fresh fuel.
Replace kinked lines or blow out lines with
compressed air to remove obstruction.
Have EFI System checked by an Authorized
Mercury MerCruiser Dealer.
Check wire connections.
Check Lanyard Stop Switch.
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