1997+ Mercury 35/40HP 2 Cylinder Outboards Service Manual PN 90-826148R2, Page 87Get this manual
Starting System Starter Motor Amperes Draw
Starter Motor Part No50-822462 Starter Motor Teeth No Load Normal AmpDraw AmpDraw 20 Amps 10 95 Amps
STARTER SOLENOID TEST Test starter solenoid as follows: 1Disconnect all leads from solenoid terminals2Use an ohmmeter, set to (R scale) and connect between solenoid terminals and 43Connect 12-volt supply between solenoid terminals and 2Solenoid should click and meter should read zero ohms4If meter does not read zero ohms (full continuity), replace solenoid
Starting System Components
The starting system consists of the following components1Battery 2Starter Solenoid 3Neutral Start Switch 4Starter Motor 5Ignition Switch
Description
The function of the starting system is to crank the engineThe battery supplies electrical energy to crank the starter motorWhen the ignition switch is turned to "START" position, the starter solenoid is activated and completes the starting circuit between the battery and starterThe neutral start switch opens the start circuit when the shift control lever is not in neutralThis prevents accidental starting when engine is in gear4 1