TROUBLESHOOTING
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 25
Poor Fuel Economy
Cause
Special Information
Fuel leaks
Prolonged idling; slow acceleration; failure
to cut back on throttle once boat is on
plane; boat overloaded; uneven weight
distribution
Operator habits
Bent, damaged, or wrong propeller. Water
test boat for proper operating rpm at wide-
open-throttle
Engine laboring
Clogged flame arrestor
Engine compartment sealed too tight
Boat bottom
Not enough air for engine to run properly
Dirty (marine growth), hook, rocker
Improper fuel
Crankcase ventilation system not working
Engine running too cold or too hot
Plugged or restricted exhaust
Engine
Low compression
Engine Runs Poorly at Idle
Symptoms
Cause
Engine surges
Low top speed or lack of power
Poor cold engine operation
Engine stalls
Refer to “Fuel Injection System Trouble-
shooting,” SECTION 5H
Hard starting
Refer to “Engine Starts Hard”
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| Tags | Mercury MerCruiser 1262 CID, Mercury MerCruiser 262 CID |
| Model Year | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
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