MAINTENANCE
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 30.
Battery is dead.
Engine will not start
• Not following starting instructions. Refer to ENGINE STARTING on
page 19.
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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 42.
Spark plugs improperly gapped, carboned, burned, or wet.
Fuse blown. Refer to FUSE on page 30.
Flashing “Water Temp” or hot light, refer to ENGINE MONITOR-
ING on page 32 and ENGINE OVERHEATING on page 34.
Flashing “Check Engine” or “Chk Eng” light, refer to ENGINE MON-
ITORING on page 32.
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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 42.
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Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
• Spark plugs damaged or incorrect. Refer to SPARK PLUGS on
page 42.
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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 on page 34.
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Oiling system malfunction.
S.A.F.E. protection mode activated. Refer to ENGINE MONITOR-
ING on page 32.
Engine runs, but makes little or no progress
Warning system activates
• Propeller hub loose, slipping.
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Propeller blades bent or missing.
Propeller shaft bent.
Propeller debris.
• Refer to ENGINE MONITORING on page 32.
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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