44
Maintenance
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Engine will not start
• Not following starting instructions. Refer to
Engine Starting
on page 17.
• Fuel system not primed after running out of fuel.
Refer to
Operation
on page 17.
• Fuel tank empty.
• Fuel hose kinked.
• Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
• Fuel filter obstructed.
• Spark plugs incorrect. Refer to
Service
on page
38.
• Spark plugs improperly gapped, carboned,
burned, or wet.
•
S.A.F.E.
protection mode activated. Refer to
Engine Monitoring
on page 26.
Engine will not idle properly
• Debris on propeller.
• Spark plugs damaged or incorrect. Refer to
Service
on page 38.
• Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
Engine loses power
•
S.A.F.E.
protection mode activated. Refer to
Engine Monitoring
on page 26.
• Water intakes obstructed and cooling system not
operating correctly. Refer to
OVERHEAT
Warning
on page 26.
• Spark plugs damaged or incorrect. Refer to
Service
on page 38.
• Fuel filter obstructed.
• Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
• Oiling system malfunction.
Engine runs, but makes little or
no progress
• Throttle needs to be reset, refer to Refer to
Operation
on page 17.
• Propeller hub loose, slipping.
• Propeller blades bent or missing.
• Propeller shaft bent.
• Propeller debris.
Warning system activates
• Refer to
OVERHEAT Warning
on page 26.
Summary of Contents for 30 HORSEPOWER MFE
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Page 11: ...9 Using The Evinrude MFE Outboard...
Page 37: ...35 Maintenance...
Page 47: ...45 Product Information...
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