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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 rectifier, alternator, or voltage regulator.
6 – ENGINE OVERHEATING
POSSIBLE CAUSES
• Cooling system clogged.
• Incorrect ignition timing.
• Incorrect transom height (water pickups not getting adequate
water supply).
• Not enough oil in fuel mixture.
• Lean fuel mixture.