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TROUBLESHOOTING
5 – BATTERY WILL NOT HOLD CHARGE
POSSIBLE CAUSES
• Battery connections are loose or corroded.
• Low electrolyte level in battery.
• Inefficient battery.
• Excessive use of electrical accessories.
• Defective alternator, or voltage regulator.
6 – ENGINE OVERHEATING
(CONTINUOUS HORN SOUND)
POSSIBLE CAUSES
• Cooling system clogged
• Engine overloaded (cannot attain recommended RPM)
• Incorrect ignition timing
• Incorrect transom height (water pickups not getting adequate
water supply)
• Not enough oil in fuel mixture
• Lean fuel mixture