suzuki 9.9 4 stroke outboard

[overdraft]

does my engine need a battery to get a spark? i have no idea with outboards. any help would be great

[JUST-IN-TIME]

nope

if you have electric start hook one up

[Fixer_hitech]

I have a 9.9 and I run it without a battery.
Works just like it had one except ya have to use the pull cord instead of the button