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Spark Plugs
e spark plugs are the piece of equipment that make the spark occur.
As electrical potential builds on one side of the gap based upon
the energy distributed by the distributor, the potential eventually
grows large enough to cause the electric current to jump the gap
on the spark plug. is spark is what ignites the compressed fuel
generating a controlled explosion that will power the piston down
and deliver power to the drive sha .
Stator
Under normal circumstances, the starter battery would wear down
a er being used so o en to generate a spark for the engine. is
isn’t an ideal setup because a strong battery is needed for continual
operation. A weak battery does no good out on the water. e
stator takes care of recharging the battery(ies).
However, in an e ort to conserve battery life, the starter battery
switch should still be turned o a er every trip and turned on at
the start of every trip. is limits the drain on the battery while the
boat is not in use. e stator will only recharge the battery while the
engine is running.
AVOID OPERATION OF THE ENGINE AFTER AN ALARM HAS
SOUNDED. USE OF THE ENGINE WITHOUT ADDRESSING THE
PROBLEM MAY RESULT IN ENGINE DAMAGE OR FAILURE. REFER TO
YOUR OUTBOARD ENGINE MANUAL FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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