ILMOR MV8 570 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Engine will not turn over.; Engine turns over, but will not start.

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Section 10
TROUBLESHOOTING
e following chart is oered as assistance in identifying and correcting
minor issues that may occur. Problems are listed in the order of most-likely
to least-likely. Not all possible problems, causes and solutions can be listed
here.
When experiencing problems, check surroundings before shutting down
the engine. If suddenly stopping the power would result in placing other
boats and boaters in jeopardy, continue until it is safe(r) to slow or stop and
analyze the situation.
Always be aware of surroundings and how your actions may impact others.
Problem Possible Cause Potential Solution
Engine will not turn over.
Safety switch tether not connected. Connect the safety switch tether.
Throttle/shift control in gear. Shift to neutral.
Main circuit breaker open. Reset the circuit breaker.
Battery terminal corroded. Clean the battery terminals.
Battery weak or worn out. Charge or replace the battery.
Loose or corroded battery wiring
connectors.
Clean and tighten the battery
wiring connectors.
Blown fuse. Check and/or replace fuses and/
or relays.
Defective starter solenoid. Replace the starter solenoid.
Defective neutral safety switch. Replace the neutral safety switch.
Defective starter motor. Replace the starter motor.
Clean Power/Clean Ground not
connected.
Connect Clean Power/Clean
Ground to the correct engine
battery.
Engine turns over,
but will not start.
Safety switch tether not connected. Connect the safety switch tether.
No fuel in the tank. Fill the fuel tank.
Fuel filter clogged. Have dealer replace the fuel filter.
Fuel pump fuse blown. Check and/or replace fuses and/
or relays.
Contaminated fuel. Drain fuel properly and have
dealer replace the filter.
Loose or corroded battery wiring
connectors.
Clean and tighten the battery
wiring connectors.
Weak or shorted ignition coil. Replace the ignition coil.