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I forgot to turn the water on testing my 1998 Force 90 outboard. A shrill alarm was set off in the throttle control assembly. And in a hurry I shut down the motor. What kind of damage, if any, might I have caused?
Thanks! All responses gratefully appreciated.
Just bought used jon boat & trailer with practically new 2006 Mercury outboard. Previous owner claimed to have used it only once before getting sick and hasn't been on the water since. I trust the individual. In any case, I have not been able to start the motor and keep it running. When it...