You missed one…make sure you’re in neutral. Many modern outboards will not let you start the engine while in gear (unless you use the emergency manual start at the flywheel).
My newly purchased 2000 Mercury 40 started up but then stalled 5 minutes later. Now, although the electric start turns the motor over, it won't start. Fuel, fuel line, bulb pressure and fuel filter are fine. What do I check next???
I have a 2006 mercury 4 stroke 60 hp and im trying to check the fuel system . is there a tool i can get at a reasonal price to check the vaper separator assembly and how do i do it . i also found an in line fuel filter hidden in a black sleeve .do you think this should be changed , my problum is driving around for a cuppal of minits my rpms drop to 3 grand .
Just bought 2019 Mako pro skiff it start with previous owner but took it out and it died on me. So replaced new gas and check the gas line have gas when prom the bub still won’t start any ideas would appreciated. Motor is 2018 mercury 60hp low mile under 30hr.
I had an odd one with my engine not starting. it even was not getting power. I was stumped. then I took apart the gearshift and found my neutral safety switch was broken.
I have a problem on a suzuki df 90 A 2009.. I have no spark and the trim does not work, and when it is connected directly to the wires, then the trim works.. is it the ECM? when starting I have a long beeeep pause of 5 seconds and then a beeeep for about 3 seconds and so on..thank you
John, I have a 1994 Tracker Magna 17 with 75 Mercury Pro Series. I hear the clicking sound at the engine however no cranking. Based on your video I am thinking it’s the solenoid. How can I narrow it down to ensure I am buying the correct part and not wasting time and or money?
Hey, love your video. I have an old Johnson motor I think from the 60's. I got it out to the water and she was turning over wanting to start. After a few tries. It stopped turning and just died down to almost nothing. Brought it home and realized I never plugged the gas line to the engine. My little 2 and a half yr old son distracted me. The battery is new and around 12.5 fully charged. I'm getting a 1 click when trying to start it. I don't know much about boat engines at all. I'm assuming it's the solenoid or fuse. Didn't get that far too check yet. The boat place I go to, is very busy and they may keep my boat for half the summer. Wondering If I can fix it myself. If it's the solenoid, can I fix it myself?
if you only get a click most likely the starter solenoid nor I would actually check the starter if the solenoid checks out ok. it also be a weak battery check this first
Hey John, I am hoping you can help, I have a 1998 yamaha 40hp 2 stroke, when I bought the boat it cranked and ran perfect but needed a water pump, I changed that and then when I tried to crank it I lost all power to switch and trim, I used a jumper wire to get motor down, a week later I tried to crank and while trying to crank lost power again, I wiggled the wires to switch and got power back, then it would crank and stall after a few seconds, I put new plugs and primor bulb on still the same, next day I drained and cleaned gas tank put fresh gas in and drained carb bowls, now it won't crank at all, can you help me.
Switched boat motors 25 and a 60 now the 60 runs fine but the 25 isn’t getting power but will turn over if I jump the solenoid , won’t do anything with the key and won’t tilt ,
Dude, thanks so much for posting this. Saved the day when I was about to pull boat out at a ramp several miles away. Was about to get SeaTow involved. Saved me the embarrassment too, lol.
My newly purchased 2000 Mercury 40 started up but then stalled 5 minutes later. Now, although the electric start turns the motor over, it won't start. Fuel, fuel line, bulb pressure and fuel filter are fine. What do I check next???
I have a 2009 EFI Mercury 4-stroke 30 Hp. It clicks when I turn on my key to start. I charged my battery, checked to make sure it was in neutral connections are okay. So where's the solenoid located ?
my boat was running fine then one day it just started dragging and would not turn fast enough to start my battery is fully charged I also had to replace the ignition switch and really sure that the wiring was correct as the motor was dragging before I added the switch thanks for any ideas that could help get me back to running
Any thoughts when you have a new battery, but motor does nothing. No clicking, just nothing. Yamaha Zmax 225 (2003) and was running fine. Had to get towed in.
I HAVE A MERCURY /2005 /2 STROKE OUTBOARD MOTOR WANT START IF ITS MY BATTERY SHOUD I BE ABLE TO JUMP START IT . I HAVE NEW STARTER / SOLINOID STILL NOTHONG
I have a puller start outboard motor and I wont to fit a electric starter I cant find the right motor ( SERIAL NUMBER 0N045091 ) MERCURY MARINE ( 2005 ME30 EMLH ) ( 30 ) IF YOU CAN HELP ME FIND ONE PLEAS JOSEPH
