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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Appendix G:
problem
cause aNd solutioN
CONTROL SYSTEMS
Hydraulic Steering is slow to respond & erratic.
• Steering system is low on fluid. Fill and bleed system.
•
Steering system has air in it. Fill and bleed system.
•
A component in the steering system is binding. Check and
adjust or repair binding component.
•
Engine steering spindle is binding. Grease spindle.
The boat wanders and will not hold a course at cruise
speeds.
•
There could be air in the steering system. Fill & bleed the
system.
•
The engine steering tab is corroded or out of adjustment.
Replace or adjust steering tab.
•
Engine steering spindle is binding. Grease spindle.
Hydraulic Steering is unusually hard.
•
The fuse or circuit breaker for the power steering circuit
has blown or tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the breaker.
•
An internal fuse in the power steering pump system has
blown. Refer to the steering owners manual for fuse location
and replace the fuse or contact your dealer for assistance.
•
A steering line is kinked or collapsed. Replace kinked or
collapsed line.
An engine will not start with the shift control lever in neu-
tral.
•
The control cable is out of adjustment & not activating the
neutral safety cut out switch.
•
The shift control lever is not in the neutral detent. Try mov-
ing the shift lever slightly.
•
There is a loose wire on the neutral safety switch on the
control. Inspect wires and repair loose connections.
•
The starter or ignition switch is bad.
•
There is a problem with the electronic control system at the
helm control, module or at the engine. Have the system
serviced by a qualified marine technician.
PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS
Boat is sluggish and has lost speed & RPM.
•
The boat may be need to have marine growth cleaned from
hull and running gear.
•
Propellers may be damaged & need repair.
•
Weeds or line around the propellers. Clean propellers.
•
Boat is overloaded. Reduce load.
•
Check for excessive water in the bilge. Pump out bilge &
find & correct the problem.
•
The throttle adjustment has changed and the engine is not
getting full throttle. Adjust the throttle cable.
•
One of the throttle is not responding properly and the engine
is not getting full throttle. Have the throttle control checked
by a qualified marine technician.
Summary of Contents for 33 CSF
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