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Section 6 – Troubleshooting

General

Be familiar with all of the manuals provided with your boat. All of your boats mechanical

controls, engines, and mechanical and electrical accessories are supplied with manuals

describing their operation, care and maintenance. Consult these manuals for all

troubleshooting not related to the hull, superstructure or electrical system.

Troubleshooting chart

Symptom

Probable Cause

Corrective Action

Electrical system dead

Battery switch turned off /

main fuse blown /

battery discharged

Turn main switch on / replace

main fuse / inspect electrical

system for overload / short circuit

/ charge or replace battery

Wipers or bilge pump or

lights won’t work

Blown circuit breaker /

fuse / pump plugged or

hose disconnected

Inspect component and circuit /

have boat serviced

Fuel gauge not

functioning

No fuel in tank / loose or

disconnected wire/faulty

gauge / sender

Fill fuel tank/check sending unit

wires / have your dealer service

the sending unit or gauge

Tachometer not

functioning

Loose wire / faulty

sensor / faulty gauge

Check sending unit wires / have

your dealer service the ending

unit or gauge

Boat performance is

poor

Propeller or outboard leg

is fouled / boat is

overloaded / motor is not

trimmed properly /engine

problems / hull damage

Turn off engine and inspect prop

and motor leg. Check boat

capacity label vs. load. Check for

water in bilge

Adjust trim angle

Consult your engine manual

Inspect hull bottom for damage

Abnormal amount of

water in boat

Boat has a leak / hull

drain plug missing

Bail water out / turn bilge pump

on/plug leak / insert hull drain

plug/ call for help

Motor quits / won’t start

Engine problems /

dead battery / lanyard

removed

Consult engine owner’s manual /

use paddles / call for help/

replace battery / have boat

serviced / reinstall lanyard

Alarm buzzer sounding

Engine problems – low

oil or overheating

Turn motor off immediately

Consult engine owner’s manual

Have boat serviced

Boat persistently smells

of gasoline

Fuel spilled into bilge /

fuel system leak

Check bilge for gasoline /

evacuate boat/inspect fuel

system for leaks / consult

dealership

Summary of Contents for COASTAL Series

Page 1: ...C0ASTALn MULTI SPECIES n SPORTn RIVER JET OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 3: ...me to complete and submit the Warranty Registration You may also complete the warranty registration online at www kingfisherboats com Failure to submit the registration or neglect or improper care of your boat may void the warranty The best way to protect your new KingFisher is to carry out regular maintenance and inspect your boat regularly as recommended in this guide This manual refers to the o...

Page 4: ...an 6m must carry 3 and vessels over 6m must carry 6 Ensure you have a buoyant heaving line on board at least 15m in length Ensure the horn works Check all lights and make sure they work Check your radio cell phone and or signaling device Check your bilge pump Ensure that every passenger has a properly fitting personal floatation device that is Transport Canada Approved 4 Check all seats and ensure...

Page 5: ...s These labels are intended to inform and protect the boat operator and passengers Should any of these labels be damaged or lost they should be replaced immediately Failure to comply with the warnings can result in severe injury or death Should you need replacement warning labels conformity capacity labels or instruction labels contact your dealership Each label carries a KingFisher part number fo...

Page 6: ...rboats com 5 KINGFISHERBOATS COM 5 Warning Decals 9 Capacity label vessels less than 6m 19 8 length 10 Conformity label vessels over 6m 19 8 length if equipped with auxiliary helm station most models not applicable ...

Page 7: ...bon Monoxide related illness or death Capacity Conformity Label Information Every vessel is supplied with a label indicating that it conforms to related federal requirements as of the date of manufacture Vessels over 6 m 19 8 in length are required to display a Conformity Label 10 Vessels less than 6m 19 8 in length require a Capacity Label 9 showing the maximum carrying capacity maximum passenger...

Page 8: ...g in the ears 5 Tightness in the chest 6 Headache and or throbbing temples 7 Drowsiness and fatigue 8 Incoherence 9 Nausea and or vomiting 10 Dizziness 11 Collapse 12 Convulsions IMPORTANT If you suspect someone is suffering from CO poisoning move the person to fresh air administer oxygen if available and contact medical assistance If the victim is not breathing administer CPR until help arrives ...

Page 9: ... equipment in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Failure to do so may result in damage to the boat or its equipment or void the warranty Consult the owner s manuals supplied with the boat s installed equipment such as the engine etc for correct maintenance and operating procedures Your KingFisher Boat requires a modest amount of maintenance in order to provide many years of enjoyment ...

Page 10: ...s not put you or your vessel in danger Consult the manuals that come with your life saving equipment When approaching persons in the water approach as slowly as possible When in the vicinity of persons in the water turn off your engine and use the paddles to maneuver Your boat is not designed to tow other boats In an emergency use your bow or transom eyes for towing purposes Your deck cleats are n...

Page 11: ...capacity rating indicated on a label Do not exceed this carrying capacity Safe Operation Care and Attention Operating your boat with due care and attention requires that the operator be aware of the surrounding environment at all times A sudden stop or change of direction can cause loss of control of the boat resulting in injury or death Operate the boat defensively at all speeds and keep a safe d...

Page 12: ... stator Night Operation Anchoring If your boat is equipped with navigation lights they must be turned on from dusk till dawn If your boat is equipped with an anchor light it must be displayed while at anchor during the night in any area that experiences marine traffic Never operate your boat after dusk unless it is properly equipped with navigation lights Stern Drive and Outboard Trimming If your ...

Page 13: ...rther work is attempted You may need to remove the pump grate from the bottom of the boat to clear the jet drive Some models American Turbine have an external clean out located on top of the pump If an object becomes tightly wound around the impeller shaft it may be necessary to perform the following SHUT OFF THE ENGINE Pull the lanyard disengaging the emergency shutdown switch Remove the key from...

Page 14: ... push the mechanism in the steering system over to one side sending the boat off course Hydraulic steering doesn t suffer from the potential problems of torque steer it is smoother in operation and requires less effort to turn the wheel The fluid level must be checked frequently to ensure that the hydraulic system is intact and that there is sufficient fluid in the lines for your steering system t...

Page 15: ...PMs can indicate prop damage or cavitation Return to your dealership for service if either condition persists Your voltmeter should read slightly above 12V If the reading is too high or too low your battery or engine electronics could be damaged Return to your dealership for service Fuel and Oil Consult your engine manufacturer s owner s manual for the proper type of fuel to use and any appropriat...

Page 16: ...om the shore or a dock When boarding from a dock or the shore ensure that the boat is secured so that it cannot move away from you while you are boarding Use a step if necessary to board comfortably When boarding from the water use the swim platform and ladder if the boat is equipped with those options If the boat is not equipped with a swim platform and or dive ladder we do not recommend entering...

Page 17: ... when in tidal waters that the boat is not beached long enough for the tide to come in and carry your boat away or for the tide to go out and leave your boat too far from the water to push it When you re ready to leave the beach have your passengers board the boat untie your boat from shore and push it into the water If the bow is wedged onto the beach moving passengers to the stern of the boat ca...

Page 18: ... with how your vehicle handle while towing a trailer Practice making turns and get to know the turning clearance that you will require while towing Practice backing up with your trailer and get to know how quickly your trailer will respond to small movements of your steering wheel An empty parking lot is an excellent place to practice Launching When you arrive at the boat ramp remove the rear tie ...

Page 19: ...re it with a breathable cover over it to prevent corrosion and staining promoted by leaves tree sap and other debris and to prevent rainwater from accumulating inside the boat Boat Motor See your engine manufacturer s owner s manual for storage instructions Fuel System Prolonged storage of your boat requires adding a fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank and circulating it through the fuel system Also ...

Page 20: ...ne owner s manual and use the battery recommended by your engine manufacturer Cleaning Clean your boat with fresh water Pull the hull drains and allow the boat to dry thoroughly Wash your boat with soap and water the way you would wash a car Clean all surfaces and apply a coat of automotive or marine grade wax protectant Stains on the aluminum surface can be polished out using automotive polishing...

Page 21: ...ipers and bilge pump 5 Check hull drain plugs Periodic Inspection Checklist Check entire fuel system for leaks Check all engine mount fasteners for tightness Check all deck fasteners for tightness Inspect hull and motor mounts for cracks and other signs of fatigue such as deep scuffing Check bilge for oil water and gasoline Check steering lines or cables and shift cables for wear and ease of funct...

Page 22: ...r maintenance Never operate your boat with a damaged or improperly functioning set of controls cables or linkages Inspecting the Circuit Breakers and Fuses Your boat is equipped mainly with resetable circuit breakers These will pop out if overloaded and can be pushed back in with a fingertip to reset them There is an in line fusible link coming off the main battery lead to your distribution panel ...

Page 23: ...er is flushed out When draining stops reinstall caps and close motor box cover Water drained into the bilge should be removed by draining through hull bilge plug or by turning on the bilge pump UHMW Hull Option Maintenance Warning Avoid serious injury or death or damage to property UHMW hull option must be checked prior to each use to confirm fastener integrity and security Loose fasteners must be...

Page 24: ... wires have your dealer service the sending unit or gauge Tachometer not functioning Loose wire faulty sensor faulty gauge Check sending unit wires have your dealer service the ending unit or gauge Boat performance is poor Propeller or outboard leg is fouled boat is overloaded motor is not trimmed properly engine problems hull damage Turn off engine and inspect prop and motor leg Check boat capaci...

Page 25: ...Number And Trailer Serial Number Add any serial numbers from other boat components such as electronic equipment Dealer Contact Information Your KingFisher dealer will be able to handle all warranty claims repairs and questions you might have about your KingFisher product Your KingFisher dealer is also able to replace any manuals or warning decals your boat may be missing Record your dealer contact...

Page 26: ...pt or refuse the transfer of warranty at its discretion Commercial Use coverage is limited to major structural defects in the hull for a period of one year from date of delivery There is no commercial warranty for interior finishing and KingFisher extends no other warranties to boats in commercial service In addition commercial coverage is subject to all subsequent sections of this document This w...

Page 27: ... days after the discovery of the defect give notice of the defect to the factory It is then the responsibility of the registered owner to make arrangements with the authorized dealer service center or the factory to take the corrective action and perform the repairs This has to be done within 15 days of the reported claim Failure to do so could result in an unsatisfactory resolution or even denial...

Page 28: ...fect due to the negligence of others failure to operate or maintain the product in accordance with acceptable practices unreasonable use damage accidents abuse damage resulting from impact negligence alterations ordinary wear and tear use of the product for racing purposes use of performance products other than those recommended by the factory that place undue stress on parts such as jack plates m...

Page 29: ...ated Not having that natural hard protective coating of oxide will cause the aluminum to become pitted over time and could potentially evolve into microscopic pinholes through the hull Electrolysis Corrosion when an electrical component in either the AC or DC system is incorrectly installed or has an electrical fault which leads to ground This fault doesn t necessarily need to be on your vessel to...

Page 30: ... from scum build up and loose debris If you notice a white powder forming in crevasses it s a sign this area has been overlooked in previous cleaning attempts Clean this powder with a stainless tooth brush so the aluminum can once again form a new oxide layer This type of corrosion will require immediate attention to stop further growth and should not be delayed Chipped paint from stones while tra...

Page 31: ...ctively install or replace components follow the below instructions 1 Place component and hole the markings with a pen 2 Ensure there are no obstructions on the back side of your mounting location before drilling 3 Drill and deburr holes Clean up all metal chips and shavings so that none will get trapped in your newly installed component 4 Apply a generous amount of sealant such as Sikaflux 291 Lo...

Page 32: ...nent over pre drilled holes 6 Heavily coat all fasteners that will be used to hold the component in place 7 There should be no visible gaps in the sealant when the component is tightened down 8 A soapy water solution can be used to clean up the remaining excess sealant ...

Page 33: ...etal alloy with a more active voltage than the surrounding metal it is protecting The difference in potential between these two metals means that the sacrificial anode material corrodes in preference to the surrounding area it is protecting Anodes do require maintenance to keep them at their peak effectiveness Repeated cleanings throughout the season with a wire brush may be required to remove any...

Page 34: ...alates and lead which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Tominimize exposure avoidbreathingexhaust serviceyourvessel in a well ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your handsfrequently when servicing this vessel For more information go to www P65warnings ca gov marine ...

Page 35: ...BUILDING GREAT BOATS SINCE 1959 KingFisher Boats Center of Excellence 8160 Highland Road Vernon BC V1B 3W6 TF 1 888 545 9171 www kingfisherboats com ...

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