Owner`s manual

Troubleshooting Guide
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Appendix E
OS 385
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem Cause and Solution
Control Systems
Hydraulic Steering is slow to respond
and erratic.
• Steering system is low on fluid. Fill and
bleed system.
• Steering system has air in it. Fill and
bleed system.
• A component in the steering system is
binding. Check and adjust or repair bind-
ing component.
• Engine steering cylinder is binding.
Grease spindle.
The boat wanders and will not hold a
course at cruise speeds.
• There could be air in the steering sys-
tem. Fill & bleed the system.
• The engine steering tab is corroded or
out of adjustment. Replace or adjust
steering tab.
• Engine steering cylinder is binding.
Grease spindle.
The engine will not start with the shift
control lever in neutral.
• The control cable is out of adjustment &
not activating the neutral safety cut out
switch.
• The shift control lever is not in the neutral
detent. Try moving the shift lever slightly.
• There is a loose wire on the neutral
safety switch on the transmission.
Inspect wires and repair loose connec-
tions.
• The starter or ignition switch is bad.
Performance Problems
Boat is sluggish and has lost speed and
RPM.
• The boat may be need to have marine
growth cleaned from hull and running
gear.
• Propeller may be damaged & need
repair.
• Weeds or line around the propeller.
Clean propeller.
• Boat is overloaded. Reduce load.
• Check for excessive water in the bilge.
Pump out bilge & find & correct the prob-
lem.
• The throttle adjustments has changed
and the engine is not getting full throttle.
Adjust the throttle cable.