and clearances. The pump should be carefully drained by loosening the cover. The pump should be dry
during the winter.
6. Electrical system - Remove the battery and store it at the boat yard or at your local battery dealer. Loosen
the distributor cap for ventilation and protect all other electrical parts for moisture.
7. Fuel System - All gasoline should be drained from carburetor, fuel pump, feed lines, filters, and tanks.
This is to prevent development of sludge or gum in the system. The carburetor air intake should be covered
by water-proof paper or cloth and sealed to prevent entrance of moisture into engine by way of the intake
valves that are open.
8. Exhaust system - Exhaust pipes should be drained free of water. Allow the exhaust pipes to dry out. Seal
exhaust pipe end to prevent entrance of moisture into the engine through exhaust valves that are open.
9. Rust prevention - exposed metal parts liable to rust should be coated with grease or rust preventive
compound.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR MOTOR DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY
The following suggestions will be of assistance in locating and remedying motor troubles. They are also
mentioned to assist the operator in making emergency repairs. However, when serious trouble occurs, a
competent service man should be called.
The operation of a motor depends primarily on three factors: an unfailing fuel supply; uninterrupted ignition,
and good compression. Failure of either the first two will prevent starting or cause loss of power. It may also
cause difficult starting or sudden stopping.
If a motor, which has previously been operating satisfactorily, refuses to start or stops with but slight
warning and without the noise of a breaking part - it is reasonable to assume that either the fuel supply has
been cut off or the ignition has failed. The first step should therefore be to determine which of the two
systems is at fault.
FIRST: See that there is gasoline in the tank. Use regular gasoline.
SECOND: It is possible to have plenty of fuel and still be unable to fill the carburetor. This may be caused
by too small a vent hole in the gasoline tank cap. The gasoline pipe may be air bound. Test the carburetor by
uncoupling the pipe at the carburetor connection. If the fuel does not flow freely, the fuel line may be
plugged. Blow or run a wire through the pipe to clean it. The strainer in the fuel pump or in the carburetor
may also be plugged.
THIRD: Flooding a carburetor by over-using the choke may cause the misture to become too rich. In this
instance, remove the spark plugs and turn the engine over several revolutions.
FOURTH: Look for water in the fuel. If water is found, clean the fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel line and
carburetor.
FIFTH: Check for an air leak in the intake manifold. This can be easily tested by squirting oil around the
intake connections.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
