Outboard won't start

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kascmar

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I just bought a 2000 Mercury 125 outboard. It has been running great with no problems until now. The motor won't start. It may be simply a coincidence but this happened after using the boat and then flushing the motor with fresh water. I pulled a plug and there is no spark. What can I check next?<br /><br />Thanks
 
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puncho

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Re: Outboard won't start

Make sure the shift lever is in the nutural position.
 
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Re: Outboard won't start

Go to Engine FAQs and read "Outboard wont start".<br /><br />That should put you on track. Come back and tell us what you found. <br /><br />Good luck. :)
 
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kascmar

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Re: Outboard won't start

The engine is in neutral. I am not familiar with the kill switch, does the engine have that even though I have key ignition.<br /><br />Thanks
 
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matthew hardman

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Re: Outboard won't start

it should have a kill switch if not i recommend one you can check the coil or the distributer
 
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NathanY

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Re: Outboard won't start

Did you accidently pull you kill lanyard off the control box?
 
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