Mercury HP 500 EFI Bravo XR/XZ/III, User Manual, Page: 133 / 148

129 500 EFI Bravo
CB119
TROUBLESHOOTING
Starter Motor Will Not Crank Engine, or Cranks
Slow
Possible Cause Remedy
Battery switch turned off. Turn switch on.
Remote control not in neutral
position.
Position control lever in neutral.
Open circuit breaker or blown
fuse. Check and reset circuit breaker
or replace fuse.
Loose or dirty electrical
connections or damaged
wiring.
Check all electrical connections
and wires (especially battery
cables). Clean and tighten
faulty connection.
Bad battery. Test and replace if bad.
Engine Will Not Start or Is Hard to Start
Possible Cause Remedy
Improper starting procedure. Read starting procedure.
Empty fuel tank or fuel shutoff
valve closed.
Fill tank or open valve.
Engine Flooded.
Do not attempt to start engine
for at least 5 minutes. Refer to
Starting Procedures.
Blown Fuse Check Fuses.
Faulty Fuel Pump or Ignition
Relay. Test Relays.
Faulty ignition system
component.
Service ignition system.
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