starting problems with a 70 hp Force

[wiffle]

hey, i'm new to marine engines and i have a problem. My engine was having problems starting. It seemed to be trying to start but would not fire. I kept trying to start it. I think I burned the starter up. It quit trying to start and now just clicks. Is that a burned up starter and how can I check it? Also any idea why it would not start to begin with? The battery is new.

 

[further]

Re: starting problems with a 70 hp Force

Greetings wiffle,
Are you sure you are using the correct starting procedure? Make sure your battery is charged, pump bulb till firm, engage fast idle position (not sure how your controls are set up but either pull the handle out or button to set in fast idle), if you pull the handle out put it forward about 3/4 of the way, make sure your killswitch lanyard is on and turn the key to the first position, push the key in to choke and turn the key. Should only need a few seconds of choke. Once it fires pull back on the controls to bring the rpm's back down to idle.
Good luck