Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE

Starter motor will not operate •Shift handle not in NEUTRAL. •Fuse blown. •Battery is dead. Engine will not start •Not following starting instructions. Refer to Starting, Stopping, Shifting on page 12. •Fuel tank empty. •Fuel hose kinked. •Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt. •Fuel filter obstructed. •Throttle not at IDLE. Return throttle to IDLE. •Spark plugs incorrect. Refer to Specifications on page 45. •Spark plugs improperly gapped, carboned, burned, or wet. •Fuse blown. •Flashing “Water Temp” or hot light, refer to Engine Monitoring on page 18 and Engine Overheating on page 20. •Flashing “Check Engine” or “Chk Eng” light, refer to Engine Monitoring on page 18. Engine will not idle properly •Debris on propeller. •Spark plugs damaged or incorrect. Refer to Specifications on page 45. •Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.

Engine loses power •Spark plugs damaged or incorrect. Refer to

Specifications on page 45. •Fuel filter obstructed. •Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt. •Water intakes obstructed and cooling system not operating correctly. Refer to Engine Overheating on page 20. •Oiling system malfunction. • S.A.F.E. protection mode activated. Refer to Engine Monitoring on page 18.

Engine runs, but makes little or no progress

•Propeller hub loose, slipping. •Propeller blades bent or missing. •Propeller shaft bent. •Propeller debris. Warning system activates •Refer to Engine Monitoring on page 18.