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Appendix F:
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
• Steering system is low on fluid. Fill and bleed system.
• Steering system has air in it. Fill and bleed system.
• A component in the steering system is binding. Check and
adjust or repair binding component.
• There is marine growth on the rudders. Clean running
gear.
• There could be air in the steering system. Fill & bleed the
system.
• The rudders are bent or fouled with marine growth. Clean
off growth or have rudders straightened.
• The control cable is out of adjustment & not activating the
neutral safety cut out switch.
• The shift control lever is not in the neutral detent. Try mov-
ing the shift lever slightly.
• There is a loose wire on the neutral safety switch on the
transmission. Inspect wires and repair loose connections.
• The starter or ignition switch is bad.
• The running gear may need to have marine growth cleaned
from hull and running gear.
• Propeller may be damaged & need repair.
• Weeds or line around the propellers. Clean propellers.
• Boat is overloaded. Reduce load.
• Check for excessive water in the bilge. Pump out bilge, then
find & correct the problem.
• One of the throttle adjustments has changed and the engine
is not getting full throttle. Adjust the throttle cable.
• One or both of the engines is not producing adequate power.
Have engines checked by a qualified technician.
• The engines are out of alignment. Realign engines.
• A propeller or propeller shaft is bent. Repair or replace
damaged components.
• The strut bearing is worn & needs to be replaced.
• The running gear is fouled by marine growth. Clean running
gear.
• A propeller is not installed properly and is binding on the
shaft key. Remove the propeller and install it properly.
CONTROL SYSTEMS
Steering is slow to respond & erratic.
The boat wanders and will not hold a course at cruise
speeds.
An engine will not start with the shift control lever in
neutral.
PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS
Boat is sluggish and has lost speed & RPM.
The boat vibrates at cruising speeds.
PROBLEM
CAUSE AND SOLUTION
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