Everglades 285 CC - Troubleshooting Guide

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Appendix E:
problem cause aNd solutioN
CONTROL SYSTEMS
The boat wanders and will not hold a course at cruise
speeds with hydraulic steering.
• The engines are not aligned properly. Align engines.
• Engine steering spindle is binding. Grease spindle.
An engine will not start with the shift control lever in neu-
tral.
• The shift control lever is not in the neutral detent. Try mov-
ing the shift lever slightly.
• There is a loose wire on the neutral safety switch in the
control. Inspect wires and repair loose connections.
• The starter or ignition switch is bad.
• There is a problem with the electronic control system at the
helm control, module or at the engine. Have the system
servicedbyaqualiedmarinetechnician.
PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS
Boat is sluggish and has lost speed & RPM.
• The boat may be need to have marine growth cleaned from
hull and running gear.
• Propellers may be damaged & need repair.
• Weeds or line around the propellers. Clean propellers.
• Boat is overloaded. Reduce load.
• Check for excessive water in the bilge. Pump out bilge &
nd&correcttheproblem.
• One of the throttles is not responding properly and the engine
is not getting full throttle. Have the throttle control system
checkedbyaqualiedmarinetechnician.
• Hull ventilation seacocks in bilge are closed. Open hull
ventilation seacocks.
The boat vibrates at cruising speeds.
• Propellers may be damaged & need repair.
• A propeller or propeller shaft is bent. Repair or replace
damaged components.
• The running gear is fouled by marine growth or rope. Clean
running gear.
• The engines are not trimmed properly. Trim engines.