Troubleshooting; Starter Motor Will Not Crank The Engine; Engine Will Not Start; Engine Starts But Will Not Shift Into Gear - Mercury 200 User Manual

Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine

POSSIBLE CAUSES
• Lanyard stop switch not in "RUN" position.
• Blown 5 Amp fuse. Check DTS power harness circuit fuse. Refer to Maintenance section.
• Outboard is not shifted to neutral position.
• Shift actuator failure. "Gear Shift Diff" error message shown on System View. Refer to
Maintenance section.
• Weak battery or battery connections are loose or corroded.
• Ignition key switch failure.
• Wiring or electrical connection faulty.
• Starter motor solenoid or slave solenoid failure.

Engine Will Not Start

POSSIBLE CAUSES
• Incorrect starting procedure. Refer to Operation section.
• Old or contaminated gasoline.
• Fuel is not reaching the engine.
• Fuel tank is empty.
• Fuel tank vent not open or restricted.
• Fuel line is disconnected or kinked.
• Fuel filter is obstructed. Refer to Maintenance section.
• Fuel pump failure.
• Fuel tank filter obstructed.
• Ignition system component failure.
• Spark plugs fouled or defective. Refer to Maintenance section.

Engine Starts But Will Not Shift Into Gear

• Shift actuator failure. "Gear Shift Diff" error message shown on System View. Refer to
Maintenance section.

Engine Runs Erratically

POSSIBLE CAUSES
• Overheating ‑ Warning horn not working.
• Low oil pressure. Check oil level.
• Spark plugs fouled or defective. Refer to Maintenance section.
• Incorrect setup and adjustments.
• Fuel is being restricted to the engine.
a. Engine fuel filter is obstructed. Refer to Maintenance section.
b. Fuel tank filter obstructed.
c. Stuck anti‑siphon valve located on permanently built‑in type fuel tanks.
d. Fuel line is kinked or pinched.
• Fuel pump failure.
• Ignition system component failure.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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