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Poor boat performance. (continued) • Plugged flame arrestor. • Clean the flame arrestor.
• Weak ignition coil. • Have your dealer replace the
ignition coil.
• Fuel filter clogged. • Have your dealer replace the
fuel filter.
• Ignition problems. • See your dealer.
Poor gas mileage. • Fouled spark plugs. • Have your dealer replace the
spark plugs.
• Plugged flame arrestor. • Clean the flame arrestor.
• Inefficient driving habits. • Plane the boat quickly, then slow
down to desired speed.
• Plugged PCV valve. • Have your dealer replace the
PCV valve.
• Ignition problems. • See your dealer.
Throttle/shifting problems. • Corroded cables. • Clean and lubricate the cables.
• Defective throttle return spring. • Replace the throttle return spring.
• Low transmission oil level. • Replenish transmission fluid.
• Sticking transmission shift detent ball. • Clean and lubricate the detent
ball.
• Kink in cable(s). • Have your dealer replace the
cable(s).
Steering problems. • Corroded cable. • Clean and lubricate the cable.
• Rudder worn. • See your dealer.
Excessive vibration. • Bent strut. • Replace the strut.
• Fouled propeller. • Remove objects from the
propeller shaft and rudder.
• Damaged propeller. • Replace the propeller.
• Misaligned propeller shaft coupling. • See your dealer for proper
alignment.
• Bent propeller shaft. • See your dealer.
Electrical problems. • Open circuit breaker or blown fuse. • Re-set the circuit breaker or
replace the fuse.
• Loose wiring connections or corrosion. • Clean and tighten wiring
connections.
• Defective sending unit. • Replace the sending unit.
• Shorted wiring harness. • Have your dealer repair the
wiring harness.
• Defective switch or gauge. • See your dealer.
No speedometer reading. • Defective speedometer. • Have your dealer replace the
speedometer.
• Defective speedometer pick-up. • Have your dealer replace the
pick-up.
Incorrect speedometer reading. • Improper calibration. • Have your dealer replace the
speedometer.
Gauges do not work or the • Breaker has tripped. • Re-set the breaker.
accessory does not work. • Fuse has blown. • Replace the fuse.
• Low battery. • Check the battery voltage and for
a loose ground.
• Insufficient battery supply. • Replace battery with one that has
at least 750 CCAs.
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