TROUBLESHOOTING
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 28
Troubleshooting
This section is a guide for performance and product troubleshooting. Referrals to specific
sections of this manual are made where special tests or repair procedure are to be
performed.
Because of the relationship between Power Package components (engine and sterndrive),
it will be necessary in some cases to simultaneously refer to the appropriate Engine Service
Manual for further troubleshooting information.
Effective troubleshooting is best enhanced by:
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Personal product knowledge and experience of the trained mechanic/technician.
Allowing adequate time for testing and analysis.
Utilizing these charts as a “guide” - a starting point.
Sterndrive Unit Troubleshooting
Sterndrive Unit Will Not Slide Into Bell Housing
Cause
Special Instructions
Rotate propeller shaft
COUNTERCLOCKWISE to align
splines.
U-joint shaft splines not aligned with
engine coupler splines.
Engine not aligned.
Check engine alignment.
Check engine alignment to determine
if gimbal bearing is cocked or
Gimbal bearing not properly installed.
improperly installed in gimbal housing.
Damaged U-joint shaft splines and/or
engine coupler splines.
Inspect and replace if necessary.
Drive Unit Does Not Shift Into Gear; Remote Control Shift Handle Moves
NOTE:For additional information on troubleshooting, refer to SECTION 2A and see
“Troubleshooting Shift Problems.”
Cause
Special Instructions
Adjust shift cables.
Shift cables improperly adjusted.
Shift cables not connected.
Inner core wire broken or loose.
Install and adjust shift cables.
Reconnect or replace inner core wire.
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90-863160 MAY 2000
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