TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Starter motor will not operate
• Shift handle not in NEUTRAL.
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Fuse blown. Refer to Fuse on page 29.
Battery is dead.
Engine will not start
• Not following starting instructions. Refer to En-
gine Starting on page 20.
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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 Spark Plugs on
page 38.
Spark plugs improperly gapped, carboned,
burned, or wet.
Fuse blown. Refer to Fuse on page 29.
Flashing “Water Temp” or hot light, refer to En-
gine Monitoring on page 17 and Engine Over-
heating on page 19.
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Flashing “Check Engine” or “Chk Eng” light, refer
to Engine Monitoring on page 17.
Engine will not idle properly
Engine loses power
• Debris on propeller.
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Spark plugs damaged or incorrect. Refer to
Spark Plugs on page 38.
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Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
• Spark plugs damaged or incorrect. Refer to
Spark Plugs on page 38.
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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 19.
Oiling system malfunction.
S.A.F.E. protection mode activated. Refer to En-
gine Monitoring on page 17.
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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 debris.
Warning system activates
• Refer to Engine Monitoring on page 17.
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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