Monterey Boats 268 SC Sport Cruiser, Owner'S Manual

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Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Engine will not crank
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Emergency safety switch not connected
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Connect Switch
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Throttle/shift control in gear
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Place control in neutral
● Main circuit breaker open ● Reset breakers
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Battery terminals corroded
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Clean terminals and wiring
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Weak battery
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Charge/replace battery
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Battery switch in OFF position
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Place switch ON
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Faulty ignition switch
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Replace switch
● Engine problem ● See your dealer
Engine cranks
●
No fuel in tank
●
Fill fuel tank
but will not start
● Fuel filter clogged ● Clean/replace filter
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Fuel valves closed
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Open fuel valve(s)
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Contaminated fuel
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Replace fuel - see your
dealer
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Engine problem
●
See your dealer
Poor boat
●
Contaminated fuel
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Replace fuel - see your
performance dealer
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Uneven load distribution
●
Adjust load/trim tabs
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Engine trim wrong
●
Adjust engine trim
The following chart will assist you in finding and correcting minor mechan-
ical and electrical problems. If an engine problem is indicated, consult
your engine owner’s manual.
Some problems may require specialized skill and tools to correct them;
see your dealer.
TROUBLE CHECK CHART
8-1
TROUBLE-
SHOOTING