25hpmerc wont start

glimmer

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Joined
Jun 4, 2010
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Hi all.
Having started normally several times that day my engine would not fire up.
Once home i could hear a clicking in the engine when i turned the key but nothing more happened. Having read through the posts on this site i have tried the following:-
re charged the battery.
tried another battery. (car battery)
checked the fuse in the engine.
put a volt meter on the starter motor wires, it is reading 12v
the round toothy bit at the top of the starter motor that engages the cog of the engine is free moving but does not move when the key is turned.
Thanks in advance.
 

Barnacle_Bill

Admiral
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Feb 8, 2004
Messages
6,469
Re: 25hpmerc wont start

Check your battery cables and make sure they are clean and tight. If they are good try jumper cables from the battery directly to the starter. If the starter works replace the solenoid.
 
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