Starting System
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90-864260200 AUGUST 2009
14‑pin Starting System Electrical Diagram
a -
Ignition switch
b -
Harness plug
c -
Starter solenoid
d -
Circuit breaker
e -
Starter motor
f -
Wire junction
g -
Neutral safety switch
h -
90‑amp fuse
i -
Engine ground (–)
This is a general description of the positive current flow from the battery through the starting system until the starter motor cranks.
NOTE: Ensure that all connections are tight and have the required resistance.
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Battery to the solenoid switch on the starter (RED battery cable).
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Solenoid switch to the circuit breaker (RED).
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Circuit breaker to the wire junction (RED/PPL).
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Wire junction to the wiring harness plug terminal 6 (RED/PPL).
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Ignition switch terminal "C" to the neutral start switch (YEL/RED). Neutral start switch must be at neutral position.
Battery Cable Size for MerCruiser Models
IMPORTANT: Only use copper battery cables. Do not use aluminum cables for any marine installations.
B
S
I
25316
PNK/PUR
YEL/RED
YEL/RED
YEL/RED
YEL/RED
YEL/RED
RED/PUR
YEL/BLK
RED
RED/PUR
RED
BLK
BLK
b
d
e
f
g
h
i
a
c
