40 hp. 2 cylinder Merc won't start

[Smythley]

Ok guys, I need some help. Ive got a mid 90s Tracker by Mercury Marine 40 hp, 2 cyl., 2-stroke, electric start.

About a month ago, I put the boat in, cranked it and it ran fine. Yesterday, I decided to take my daughter fishing. Before I left the house, I turned the key, and it fired and ran for a few seconds. Shut it off and went to get gas...

Backed down the ramp, and it won't start...

It turns over just fine, and is getting fuel. My initial thought is that something rattled loose, but have no clue what to look for first. I inspected for wires that had come unconnected, but don't see any.

Any thoughts? If a specific part, would you mind describing it so I know what I'm looking at/for?

Thanks again.

 

[Smythley]

Re: 40 hp. 2 cylinder Merc won't start

As an update, it's serial number starts with GE175... I think. It is really hard to read. It looks like a model ending with ELP. Again, best I can make out. It's a Tracker Force Power Series by Mercury Marine 40 horse.

To me it seems like the kill switch, but the only kill switch I know about is just under the key, and it is flipped to run.

 

[verado7]

Re: 40 hp. 2 cylinder Merc won't start

disconect the kill wire at the switchbox or cdi unit - it should be black/yellow - that will disconect all the safety's -except the neutral start -