Monterey 305 SS, Owner'S Manual

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MONTEREY
BOATS
problem cause & solutioN
CONTROL PROBLEMS
Hydraulic Steering is slow to respond & erratic and/or the
steering wheel feels bumpy. • 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.
• Engine steering spindle is binding. Grease spindle.
Steering is unusually hard. • The fuse for the power steering pump circuit has blown.
Replace the fuse.
• 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 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 in 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.
Appendix E:
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Guide