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Ignition Safety Switch. - Your Cobalt is equipped with an ignition safety switch
located on the lower lip of the dashboard. Make sure the lanyard is installed with the
switch holding the lanyard in place.
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TARTER WON
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T CRANK ENGINE
Ignition switch if inoperative - see Authorized Cobalt Dealer.
Throttle position - Check to see that remote control is in start or neutral position.
Change position of throttle only slightly.
Dead battery - Check level of electrolyte, disconnect battery. Charge battery.
BATTERY ACID CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS IF SPLASHED IN EYES;
BURNING OF SKIN AND SEVERE GASTROINTESTINAL DAMAGE IF
INGESTED. USE EXTREME CAUTION.
Battery connections loose or corroded - Check for loose connections and
corrosion. Clean connections and tighten.
Starter connections loose - Check connections and tighten. If solenoid clicks when
attempting to start engine, check battery connections. If condition persists, see your
Authorized Cobalt Service Dealer.
E
NGINE RUNS ERRATICALLY
Automatic choke out of adjustment - See your Authorized Cobalt Dealer.
Water and/or dirt in fuel filter - Clean and inspect filter.
GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE. USE EXTREME CAUTION.
Fuel pump malfunction - Check operation of pump. Replace fuel pump. See your
Authorized Cobalt Dealer
Fuel tank vent and line plugged - Check for restriction in line and vent. Blow out
line and vent.
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NGINE VIBRATES
Propeller condition - Check for bent, broken or damaged propeller. Check for
weeds on propeller or gear case.
Carburetor out of adjustment. - See Authorized Cobalt Dealer.
Spark plug condition - Check spark plug electrodes and ceramic. Clean and regap.
Replace plugs, if necessary.