2000 Mercury Outboard 30 HP

rheroux

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I turned the key to start the motor and the gear on the top of the starter did not rise to engage the flywheel. I did this about 10 times in a row, then it engaged the flywheel and started and it has not happened since. Please what caused this and is it raising a "red flag" to replace something?
 

bustab

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Mar 16, 2008
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Re: 2000 Mercury Outboard 30 HP

the bendix drive was probably just sticking. i wouldn't worry about it if it's working now. try wd40 on the bendix shaft if it happens again
 
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