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Troubleshooting
O
K
4st 25/30 2022
* Low speed ESG is activated
1. Troubleshooting List
Engine will not start
Engine stalls immediately after
starting
Defective idling
Defective acceleration
Engine revolution speed is high
(High speed ESG is activated)
Engine revolution speed is low
(* Low speed ESG is activated)
Boat speed is insufficient, or
revolution speed is insufficient
Engine is overheated
Battery is not charging
Starter motor
will not operate
Power tilt
will not operate
Warning lamp is lit
Warning lamp is flashing
Warning buzzer is activated
Probable Cause
Fuel and Lubrication Systems
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Fuel tank is empty
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Connection of the fuel system is incomplete
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Fuel system is taking in air or is clogged
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Fuel pipe is twisted or damaged
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Air vent screw of the fuel tank is not open
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Fuel filter, fuel pump, vapor separator, or injector is clogged
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Performance of the fuel pump or vapor separator has dropped
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Gasoline is of poor quality
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Fuel is not fed under pressure by the primer valve or primer valve is clogged
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Engine oil is of poor quality
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Excessive engine oil (is generating exhaust smoke)
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Insufficient Engine oil (activated the oil pressure switch)
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Defective Oil pump (activated the oil pressure switch)
Electrical System
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Electrical parts are defective, wiring is disconnected, contact is poor, grounding is poor
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Specified spark plug is not being used
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Spark plug is dirty or worn
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Ignition is poor (ignition system is defective)
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Stop switch short-circuited
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Stop switch is not locked or not fully inserted
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Rectifier is defective
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Battery life is up, charge is insufficient, electrolyte level is low,
battery terminal is loose or corroded
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Fuse is blown
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Shift lever is not in the neutral (N) position
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Key switch or starter switch is defective
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Starter motor or starter solenoid is defective
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Power tilt switch or power tilt relay is defective
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Power tilt fluid has air contamination
Compression System
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Compression pressure is insufficient
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Valve timing is incorrect (belt is stretched, belt is installed incorrectly)
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Valve clearance is insufficient
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Intake or exhaust valve seat sealing is defective
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Piston, piston ring, or cylinder is excessively worn
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Carbon has built up in the combustion chamber
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Spark plug is loose
Other
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* Cooling water is insufficient, pump is defective, or is clogged
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* Thermostat operation is defective
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* Anti-ventilation plate is damaged
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Mismatched propeller is being used
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Propeller is damaged or deformed
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Thrust rod position is incorrect
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Load position is unbalanced
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Transom is too high or too low
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Throttle opening is insufficient