Albemarle 41 CONVERTIBLE, Owner'S Manual, Page: 134 / 138

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ENGINE PROBLEMS
An engine is running too hot.
An engine alternator is not charging properly.
An engine suddenly will not operate at or above cruise
RPM.
An engine is loosing RPM. The boat is not overloaded and
the hull bottom and running gear are clean and in good
condition.
Both engines suddenly shut down and won’t restart.
• The sea strainer is clogged and needs to be cleaned.
• The raw water supply line to the pump is kinked. Replace
hose.
• The engine raw water pump belt is loose or worn. Tighten
or replace the belt.
• The engine raw water pump impeller is worn or damaged.
Repair the pump.
• The engine thermostat is faulty and needs to be replaced.
• The intake thru hull valve is not open enough. Open
valve.
• The engine alternator belt is loose or worn. Tighten or replace
the belt.
• The alternator is not charging and must be replaced.
• The isolator in the charging system is not working properly.
Replace the isolator.
• A battery is defective and not accepting a charge.
• The engine emergency system has been activated. The on
board computer has sensed a problem and has limited the
RPM to protect the engine. Find & correct the problem.
• The tachometer is bad and needs to be replaced.
• The fuel filter could be dirty. Inspect and replace the fuel
filter.
• The primary fuel filter on a diesel engine may be dirty. In-
spect and replace the fuel filter.
• The electronic engine control system on the engine is mal-
functioning. Repair the engine control system.
• The fuel injection system on the diesel engine is out of time
or malfunctioning . Repair the fuel injection system.
• The automatic fire extinguisher in the engine compartment
has activated and the engines were automatically shut down.
Check the monitor panel for a red light. If the red light is
lit, wait 15 minutes, if safe to do so, to ensure a possible
fire is out and inspect the engine compartment. Correct any
problems found and activate the override switch and start
the engines.
• The automatic fire extinguisher automatic shutdown module
has failed and interrupted the ignition circuit, shutting down
the engines. Check the fire extinguisher monitor. If the green
light is lit, carefully check the engine compartment to ensure
the system did not activate. If it did not, activate the override
switch and start the engines.
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