
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
Introduction
The tables which follow indicate troubleshooting procedures based upon certain problem indicators, the
probable causes of the problems, and the recommendations
to
overcome these problems.
Note that the engine's control system (electrical system) is protected
by
a 20-Ampere manual reset circuit
breaker located next
to
the starter
motor
and the
(-)
ground terminal. Refer
to
the model photographs at the
beginning
of
this manual
for
a photograph showing the exact position
of
this reset circuit breaker.
Trouble
Engine cranks but fails
to
start.
Engine does not crank.
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Possible Cause
1 . Out
of
fuel.
2.
Engine is flooded.
3.
Filters are clogged
by
contaminated fuel.
4.
Voltage
drop
at ( + ) at overspeed switch.
5.
Worn or faulty spark plugs.
6.
Bad ignition coil.
7.
High-tension leads grounding (wet system).
8.
Automatic Shutdown switch is faulty.
9.
Fuel pump inoperative because filter is
clogged.
10.
Filter in carburetor
is
clogged.
11.
Tripped overspeed switch (reset and start).
1.
Battery
is
low
or
dead.
2.
Engine's DC 20-Amp breaker has tripped.
3.
Sea water filled cylinders.
4.
Loose battery connections.
5.
Voltage
drop
at starter solenoid terminal.
6.
Bad starter solenoid.
7.
Faulty START switch.
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