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    Evinrude XP 200 Shift Interrupter Switch

    Re: Evinrude XP 200 Shift Interrupter Switch Here is a quick diagram of what I see happening
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    Evinrude XP 200 Shift Interrupter Switch

    So I have a motor that won't shut off with the key. When I turn the key off it stays running on 3 cylinders. I traced the black and yellow wires back to the motor and have continuity from key switch to motor. Thinking it was a bad powerpack I replaced that and it still is doing the same thing. I...
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    89 Mercury 4hp motor question

    Re: 89 Mercury 4hp motor question It should lock on to the tilt pin correct? I know with my 40hp mariner you tilt the motor down until it locks in place. I have never owned a small outboard like this 4hp so any help would be appreciated.
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    89 Mercury 4hp motor question

    I bought a used 89 mercury 4 hp motor and I am wondering how does it lock in place when you tilt it down? I see the spring handle on the side to tilt it, but in order to latch on the pin it seems to only latch down when you out the gear into reverse. Is this normal? I have never seen one work...
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    85 Mariner 40hp does not run well when throttle is incresed

    I have cleaned the carbs and the fuel filter looks clean. The issue is this -- I can start the motor up with no problem and put it in gear and run it at around 2-5mph but as soon as I want to go faster it bogs down and wants to die. It also seems to be surging a little when I leave the...
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    Help with year of a 40hp Mariner made in Japan

    Hi everyone! This is my first post here at iboats and I want to start by saying thanks for having such an informative website. It really helps! My question is I just bought a 16' Fisher and it came with a 40hp Mariner and I was curious as to what year the motor is so I can find the right repair...
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