Mercury Mariner 30/40 4-Stroke Outboard Service Manual 1998, Page 98Get this manual

Mercury Mariner 30/40 4-Stroke Outboard Service Manual 1998, Page 98

CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEM
Starter Solenoid Test
1Inspect starter solenoid for cracksloose terminals or loose terminal lead connections2Connect ohm meter between terminals of starter solenoid3Con nect the BLACK lead from solenoid to battery negative (-) terminal and momentarily connect the YELLOWRED lead to the positive (+) terminal of battery4Verify continuity between the starter solenoid terminals when 12 volts are applied+It-fa