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Charles, Marine Mechanic
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Experience: US Navy (Ret) Certified Mercury Marine Tech with over a decade of repair experience.
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do you have the serial number for the engine?
Do you also have a multimeter?
Ok, you will need to open the control box to replace the kill switch.
Charles, Marine Mechanic
Category: Boat
Satisfied Customers: 5,754
Experience: US Navy (Ret) Certified Mercury Marine Tech with over a decade of repair experience.
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