My 2001 Seadoo Challenger 2000 with a Mercury 240 V6 EFI is having issues with the starter. When I turn the key over the starter will not pop up the small gear and engage the flywheel and instead will just making whirring sound while not engaging. I've tried to hit it with something hard with no luck. Do I need to replace the starter or does anyone have experience on why the top of the starter with the small gear will not pop up and engage the flywheel? I've been rotating it in the meantime upwards to start in an engaged position in order for the boat to start.
Thanks,
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