Mercury Mariner 8/9.9HP 4-Stroke Factory Service Manual, Page 63Get this manual

Mercury Mariner 8/9.9HP 4-Stroke Factory Service Manual, Page 63

Starting System Starter Motor Amperes Draw
Starter Motor Part No82599A1 Starter Motor Teeth No Load Ampere Draw 14.2 11 Normal Ampere Draw 41.5

Troubleshooting the Starting Circuit
Before beginning the starting circuit troubleshooting flow chart, following, check first for the following conditions:
1Make sure that battery is fully charged2Check that control lever is in "NEUTRAL" posi-

tion3Check terminals for corrosion and loose connec-

tions4Check cables and wiring for frayed and worn in-

Test must be taken with fully charged batterySTARTING SYSTEM COMPONENTS The starting system consists of the following components1Battery 2Starter Solenoid 3Neutral Safety Switch 4Starter Motor 5Ignition Switch