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Starting System  

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90-864260200   AUGUST  2009

Inspection

The starter motor and the solenoid are completely enclosed in the drive housing to prevent contamination by moisture and dirt.

Perform any required periodic inspection as follows:
1. Inspect the terminals for corrosion and loose connections. Reseal any exposed electrical connections.

Starter electrical connections

a -

Starter solenoid

b -

Positive (RED) cable

c -

90 amp fuse (not serviceable)

d -

Negative (BLK) cable

e -

Rubber boot

Tube Ref No.

Description

Where Used

Part No.

25

Liquid Neoprene

Electrical connections

92- 25711 3

2. Inspect the wiring for frayed or worn insulation.
3. Ensure that the starter mounting bolts are tight.

Starter Solenoid Removal

1. Remove the screws retaining the solenoid to the starter

a -

Starter solenoid

b -

Starter motor

c -

Screws (3)

.

2. Remove the solenoid from the drive housing.

Installation

IMPORTANT: The special mounting shim (if equipped) installed between the starter motor and the engine block must be reused.
1. Place the starter motor into position and install the mounting bolts. Torque the bolts.

Description

Nm

lb‑in.

lb‑ft

Starter mounting bolts

40.5

30

29190

a

a

b

c

d

e

29189

a

b

cc

Summary of Contents for PG260G1

Page 1: ...Special Tools 4A 3 Diagrams 4A 5 10 pin Starting System Electrical Diagram 4A 5 14 pin Starting System Electrical Diagram 4A 6 Positive Current Flow 4A 3 Battery Cable Size for MerCruiser Models 4A 6...

Page 2: ...ter the engine the water pump and other components will overheat and suffer damage Provide a sufficient supply of water to the water inlets during operation IMPORTANT Refer to the following precaution...

Page 3: ...ositive current flow following ignition switch activation includes Battery to the starter mounted solenoid switch RED battery cable Solenoid switch to the circuit breaker RED Circuit breaker to the wi...

Page 4: ...printed on an extremely durable coated synthetic paper and can be wiped clean of grease and oil after use The larger diagrams are easier to read The diagrams will come in two sizes depending on the co...

Page 5: ...10 pin Starting System Electrical Diagram Starting system electrical diagram a Ignition switch b 20 amp fuse c Slave solenoid d Circuit breaker e Neutral safety switch f To the alternator g Starter m...

Page 6: ...tight and have the required resistance Battery to the solenoid switch on the starter RED battery cable Solenoid switch to the circuit breaker RED Circuit breaker to the wire junction RED PPL Wire jun...

Page 7: ...se corrosion and a subsequent failure Average Cable Length Cable Size Gauge Up to 1 1 m 3 5 ft 25 mm 4 1 1 1 8 m 3 5 6 ft 35 mm 2 1 8 2 3 m 6 7 5 ft 50 mm 1 2 3 2 9 m 7 5 9 5 ft 50 mm 0 2 9 3 7 m 9 5...

Page 8: ...be Ref No Description Where Used Part No 25 Liquid Neoprene Electrical connections 92 25711 3 2 Inspect the wiring for frayed or worn insulation 3 Ensure that the starter mounting bolts are tight Star...

Page 9: ...hten terminal nut securely a Starter terminal b Insulator c Positive battery connection NOTE The back of the fuse is an insulator NOTE The PURPLE YELLOW wire is the 12 volt battery positive to the ele...

Page 10: ...e voltmeter negative lead to the battery cable itself which is inside the crimped battery cable ring terminal 5 Continue to test each battery cable connection back to the battery positive post If a ba...

Page 11: ...r 2 d Battery terminals e Side terminals Testing 1 Connect continuity meter test leads of to each of the two solenoid battery terminals 2 Connect positive 12 volt battery power with jumper leads to on...

Page 12: ...Starting System Notes Page 4A 12 90 864260200 AUGUST 2009...

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