Merc won't start after ignition left on

[yjay]

I am new to the forum and have a question because I did something dumb. I have a 1998 40 hp 2 stroke merc that will not start after the ignition was left on for a couple of days. It did not kill the battery and it still turns over fine. It is electronic ignition, so it wouldn't be burned points. What would it have done that would keep it from firing?
Thanks in advance.

 

[yjay]

Battery is fully charged. Put it on the charger just to make sure.
Thanks.

 

[BIGFLAT]

I know you checked the safety cord, right???

 

[guyjg]

http://www.outboardignition.com/

They provide test procedures and electical specs. for verifying good/bad parts.

 

[yjay]

I know you checked the safety cord, right???

You guessed it.Thank you sir. It didn't occur to me to check it because I never use the lanyard, but I always hang a plastic grocery bag with snacks on the shifter and must have tripped it. I feel stupid and relieved all at the same time. I just made an appointment to take it to the boat shop that I can now cancel.