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    Starting issue

    I have a 1998 Mercury 200 EFI. It turned over before I left for the lake today, but when I arrived, the starter didn't/wouldn't engage. I could hear a faint buzz, so there was power. My battery was at 100%. I trailed it home, and the darn thing turned over. Any ideas would help this novice...
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    1998 Mercury 200 EFI

    Ran engine the other day and then took it out on the lake. Used reverse away from the dock then shifted into forward with no problems. Started off then put the throttle down. The rpm's shot up but the propulsion shut down. The engines still runs and starts with no problem but when I use...
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    Motor trouble

    Took my Mercury 200 HP out for first time today. I ran it last week with hose hooked up to it and it went into both gears with no problem. Today, I put it on the water and all was good until I took off. Engine revved and the propulsion stopped. Now the prop easily turns in both directions...
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