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Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Starter motor will not operate
• Shift handle not in NEUTRAL.
• Fuse blown.
• Battery is dead.
Engine will not start
• Not following starting instructions. Refer to
Operation on page 24.
• Fuel system not primed after running out of fuel.
Refer to
Operation on page 24.
• Fuel tank empty.
• Fuel hose kinked.
• Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
• Fuel filter obstructed.
• Spark plugs incorrect. Refer to
Service on page
59.
• Spark plugs improperly gapped, carboned,
burned, or wet.
• Flashing “Water Temp” or hot light, refer to
En-
gine Monitoring
on page 44 and Engine Over-
heating
on page 45.
• Flashing “Check Engine” or “Chk Eng” light, refer
to
Engine Monitoring on page 44.
Engine will not idle properly
• Debris on propeller.
• Spark plugs damaged or incorrect. Refer to
Service on page 59.
• Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
Engine loses power
• S.A.F.E. protection mode activated. Refer to
Engine Monitoring on page 44.
• Water intakes obstructed and cooling system not
operating correctly. Refer to
Engine Overheating
on page 45.
• Spark plugs damaged or incorrect. Refer to
Service on page 59.
• Fuel filter obstructed.
• Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
• Oiling system malfunction.
Engine runs, but makes little or
no progress
• Throttle needs to be reset, refer to Refer to
Operation on page 24.
• Propeller hub loose, slipping.
• Propeller blades bent or missing.
• Propeller shaft bent.
• Propeller debris.
Warning system activates
• Refer to Engine Overheating on page 45.
Engine will not winterize.
• The throttle position sensor MUST attain a throttle
position above 50% to enter the winterization mode.
Advance the throttle lever farther towards WOT.
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