Looking for a manual for a 1997 Force 40hp

scott4251

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This outboard has ran perfect since I was a kid all of a sudden no start no tilt, if anyone has a source I would greatly appreciate it.

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Scott
 
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Where are they?
I know the manuals are on eBay for sale. I just don't know where the fuses are or the inline fuse and look at this, it's like someone bypassed the wire harness a long time ago and left it like this. What looks like the starter cable was plugged into this half of the 5 pin harness coming out of the box, I'll attach photos
 

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Does a no start mean you do not hear the starter spinning rapidly ?
From what I read no start is just you don't hear anything, I did hear a click once, now nothing ever since. Had the batteries I have tested, they're good to crank. Also, I read about the emergency neutral switch inside the power/throttle box, haven't gotten in there yet.
 
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