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TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST
The following troubleshooting checklist gives some of the most common problems and their solutions. If your problem
does not appear on this checklist, please contact your Volvo Penta dealer.
After following the “Action” described in the chart, and before cranking the engine, make sure there are no
loose electrical connections that could spark. Make sure the engine compartment is free of fuel vapors.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION.
Symptom Possible cause Action
No fuel in tank or gasoline
shutoff valve closed.
Fill tank or open valve.
Water in fuel supply or
gasoline is old.
Check fuel supply for water
contamination. If gasoline is old or if
water is present, drain fuel tank and
flush with fresh gasoline, and change
fuel filters.
Fuel system problem. See your Volvo Penta dealer.
Engine cranks but won’t start
Emergency stop switch. Reinstall lanyard.
Fuel system problem. See your Volvo Penta dealer.
Fuel filters.
Replace filters. See your Volvo Penta
dealer.
Engine runs erratically
Electrical system problem. See your Volvo Penta dealer.
Engine vibrates Propeller condition.
Check for damaged propellers.
Check for bent propeller shaft.
Look for weeds on propeller or gear
case.
Boat overloaded. Reduce or redistribute load.
Water in bilge.
Drain bilge according to Federal, State,
and local regulations.
Boat hull condition. Clean boat hull.
Loss of engine performance
Incorrect fuel octane. Fill gas tank with proper fuel.
High shift effort
Remote control box or shift
cable.
See your Volvo Penta dealer.
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