what to check to get a 225 91 rude started?

[tsubaki]

Finally got to the book on that motor.
At least as new as 1992 and older has only the single cartridge fuse, if the tilt, choke, etc is working, the fuse is alright.

1993 to at least 2001 used a single ATO type fuse (replacing the cartridge type), unless it's a FICHT engine.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by tsubaki

Finally got to the book on that motor.
At least as new as 1992 and older has only the single cartridge fuse, if the tilt, choke, etc is working, the fuse is alright.

1993 to at least 2001 used a single ATO type fuse (replacing the cartridge type), unless it's a FICHT engine.

Just because those work is no guarantee that everything with the fuse is fine. I don't know how many times I had to fiddle with mine on my 140 because all of those worked but it wouldn't start. Turned out the wire going into the fuse was corroded inside enough so it couldn't flow enough current to apply the starter solonoid, but would still power the guages and choke.

[tsubaki]

Good point FERM!
Being the power has to run all the way from the engine, to the helm controls and back to the solenoid.