1ode ) TECH TIPS Dixie Part Numbers: MS-694 206-04101 Applications: 1993 — 1994 Mercury Marine Sport Jet 90 Conditions: The operator of the vehicle may complain of one or more of the following conditions: – The starter pinion does not engage. – The starter does not spin. – The starter spins and then immediately disengages. – The charging system is not functioning and the stator is burnt. Cause: The manufacture has upgraded the starter to one with stronger magnets as the factory installed starter was underpowered for the application. In addition there were corrosion issues with the starter shaft and operators cranking the starters for longer then the 10 second period or without allowing for the starter to cool down prior to attempting restarting the engine. There was a manufacturing flaw in the original voltage regulator that would allow the regulator to overcharge and burn the stator. Correction: Follow the manufacturer’s recommended procedures when replacing the starter, which include training the customer to ensure that the shaft is periodically coated with silicone spray to prevent corrosion. The factory installed voltage regulators should be upgraded to the ones noted below available from the manufacturer: With ring style connectors (S/N 0E9675 though 0E033710): 815279T 3 With bullet style connectors (S/N 033711 through 0E066619): 815279T 5 If the stator has been damaged it will need to be replaced with 8778A29 REV: 20120619 Courtesy of iBoats.com TSB_684.docx Dixie Tech Tips are intended for use by professional technicians, and are not for the general public. They are written to inform technicians of conditions that may exist or as a guide to aid in diagnosing and servicing a vehicle. All references to original equipment manufactures, vehicle manufactures and any other Trade Mark names are for the sole purpose of identifying the vehicle and or part that the Tech Tip applies to. This document is property of Dixie Electric Ltd. and is not to be copied or distributed with out written permission.