Specifications

TROUBLESHOOTING
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Troubleshooting Charts
Starter Motor Will Not Crank Engine, Or Cranks Slow
Possible Cause Remedy
Battery switch turned off. Turn switch on.
Remote control not in neutral position. Position control lever in neutral.
Open circuit breaker or blown fuse.
Check and reset circuit breaker or replace
fuse.
Loose or dirty electrical connections or
damaged wiring.
Check all electrical connections and wires
(especially battery cables). Clean and
tighten faulty connection.
Bad battery. Test and replace if bad.
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Engine Will Not Start, Or Is Hard To Start
Possible Cause Remedy
Lanyard stop switch activated Check lanyard stop switch.
Improper starting procedure. Read starting procedure.
Empty fuel tank or fuel shutoff valve
closed.
Fill tank or open valve.
Engine flooded.
Do not attempt to start engine for at least
5 minutes. Refer to Basic Boat Operation.
Faulty ignition system component. Service ignition system.
Clogged fuel filter. Replace filter.
Stale or contaminated fuel. Drain tank. Fill with fresh fuel.
Fuel line or tank vent line kinked or
clogged.
Replace kinked lines or blow out lines with
compressed air to remove obstruction.
Faulty wire connections. Check wire connections.
Stale or contaminated fuel.
If contaminated, drain tank. Fill with fresh
fuel.