Hunter 41 • Engines and Transmissions
11.6
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Engine not starting
No fuel reaching engine
Improper starting procedures
Contaminated fuel
Fuel tank vent blocked. Clean hose
and fitting to remove material. Make
sure hose is not pinched
Fuel line obstructed. Check fuel
lines. Make sure line is not pinched
Clogged engine fuel filter. Refer to
engine manual for instructions on
cleaning filter
Fuel supply valve closed at tank.
Open valve
Review starting procedures in engine
manual
Inspect for water or other contami-
nants in fuel. If contaminated, drain
tank and flush with fresh fuel
Engine starter not cranking
Discharged battery
Corroded battery terminals
Loose battery terminals
Bad starter switch
Hydrolock
Jammed “starter drive.”
Recharge or replace battery
Clean battery terminals
Tighten connections
Test switch continuity. Replace
switch if required. See your dealer
for service
Replace switch
See instructions in this Section under
“Hydro-Lock”. See your dealer imme-
diately
Loosen starter motor, then free stuck
gear
Engine speed erratic
Pinched or clogged fuel lines
Contaminated fuel
Replace line or remove obstruction
See your dealer for service
Drain fuel tank and lines. Flush with
clean fuel and replace fuel filters.
See your dealer for service
Engine running rough
Defective fuel pump
Idle speed too low
Faulty ignition system components
Clogged fuel filter
Pinched fuel lines
Clogged fuel lines
Blocked fuel vent
Have your dealer check pump
Check idle speed and adjust as
needed
See your dealer for service
Clean or replace filter
Straighten lines
Remove obstruction
Clean vent
Engine overheating
Cooling water seacock closed
Seacock pickup blocked
Collapsed water pump suction hose
Open seacock
Remove obstruction
Replace hose
Sudden increase in
Cooling water intake system blocked
Clean seacock strainer
Engine temperature
Water intake hose leaking or rup-
tured
Remove material blocking line
Water pump failure
See your dealer for service
Summary of Contents for H41
Page 1: ...Operator s Operator s Manual Manual H41 H41 V1 021507 P N 1031381 ...
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Page 9: ...Introduction Introduction H41 H41 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 V1 021507 P N 1031381 ...
Page 14: ...Hunter 41 Introduction 1 6 Notes ...
Page 26: ...Hunter 41 Documents and Forms Maintenance Log Date Maintenance Performed Hourmeter 2 12 ...
Page 27: ...Hunter 41 Documents and Forms 2 13 Date Maintenance Performed Hourmeter Maintenance Log ...
Page 33: ...Hunter 41 Documents and Forms 2 19 Spare Parts List ...
Page 34: ...Hunter 41 Documents and Forms Dates of practice drills and onboard safety inspections 2 20 ...
Page 35: ...Hunter 41 Documents and Forms 2 21 My personal preferences for maintenance items safety gear ...
Page 36: ...Hunter 41 Documents and Forms Notes 2 22 ...
Page 37: ...DC 071609 Limited Limited Warranty Warranty Chapter 3 Chapter 3 ...
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Page 47: ...V1 021507 P N 1031381 Boating Boating Safety Safety H41 H41 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 ...
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Page 71: ...Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Fuel Fuel Systems Systems H41 H41 V1 021507 P N 1031381 ...
Page 77: ...Fig 5 7 A Quick Fuel Filter Reference Hunter 41 Fuel Systems1 5 7 ...
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