TROUBLE CHECK CHART
IMPORTANT: If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact your Dealer.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Starter motor will not operate
• Shift handle not in NEUTRAL.
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Battery and electrical connections loose or corroded.
Fuse blown. Refer to Fuses.
Battery Selector Switch OFF.
Engine will not start
• Not following starting instructions. Refer to Engine Starting Sec-
tion.
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Fuel tank empty.
Fuel hose disconnected, kinked.
Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
Fuel filter obstructed.
Engine not primed.
Engine flooded. Raise fast idle lever and crank engine in 10-sec-
ond periods.
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Spark plugs incorrect. Refer to Engine Specifications.
Spark plugs improperly gapped, carboned, burned or wet.
Ignition system component failure.
Engine will not idle properly
• Motor angle excessive.
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Spark plugs damaged or incorrect. Refer to Engine Specifica-
tions.
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Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
Carburetor mixture out of adjustment.
Fuel/oil mixture incorrect.
Primer solenoid lever not at RUN position. Refer to Engine Start-
ing.
Engine loses power
• Spark plugs damaged or incorrect. Refer to Engine Specifica-
tions.
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Fuel filter obstructed.
Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
Water intakes obstructed and cooling system not operating cor-
rectly. Refer to Engine Overheating.
Oiling system malfunction.
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Engine vibrates excessively
• Propeller shaft bent.
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Propeller fouled and restricted, blades bent or broken.
Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
Engine mount(s) damaged.
S.L.O.W. protection mode activated. Refer to Engine Monitor-
ing.
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Carburetor mixture out of adjustment.
Engine runs, but makes little or
no progress
• Propeller hub loose, slipping.
• Propeller blades bent or missing.
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Propeller shaft bent.
Propeller fouled and restricted.
Warning System Activates
• Refer to Engine Monitoring.
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Johnson 2-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Brand Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals |
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| Tags | Johnson 115 hp, Johnson 150 hp 175 hp, Johnson 90 hp, Johnson CX, Johnson GL, Johnson PL, Johnson PX |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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