TROUBLESHOOTING
SECTION
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l Bass
Poor boat performance • Contaminated fuel
• Uneven load distribution
• Excessive load
• Improper power trim position
• Improper trim tab position
• Improper propeller selection
• Excessive water in bilge
• Damaged or obstructed propeller
• Marine growth on hull
• Damaged hull
• Engine system problem
• Plugged flame arrestor, if equipped
Throttle/shifting control problems • Corroded cable
• Excessive bends or kinks in cable
• Engine system problem
Excessive vibration • Damaged or obstructed propeller
• Bent propeller shaft
• Engine system problem
Electrical problems • Blown fuse/breaker or open circuit
• Loose or corroded wiring connections
• Defective switch or gauge
• Weak or discharged battery
• Loose shore power connection
Erratic or no speedometer reading • Disconnected, kinked or plugged pickup tube
or pitot
• Speedometer gauge faulty
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES
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