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Trouble type
Possible reason
Recovery action
Engine idles irregularly or
stalls
Specified engine oil is not being used
Check and replace oil as specified
Thermostat is faulty or clogged
Have serviced by your dealer
Carburetor adjustments are incorrect
Have serviced by your dealer
Carburetor is clogged
Have serviced by your dealer
Fuel pump is damaged
Have serviced by your dealer
Air vent screw on fuel tank is closed
Open air vent screw
Fuel joint connection is incorrect
Connect correctly
Throttle valve adjustment is incorrect
Have serviced by your dealer
Choke knob is pulled out
Return to home position
Motor angle is too high
Return to normal operating position
Engine power loss
Propeller is damaged
Repair or replace propeller
Trim angle is incorrect
Adjust trim angle to achieve most efficient
operation
Motor is mounted at incorrect transom height Adjust motor to proper transom height
Boat bottom is fouled with marine growth
Clean boat bottom
Weeds or other foreign matter are tangled on
gear housing
Remove foreign matter and clean lower
unit
Spark plug(s) are fouled or incorrect type
Inspect spark plug(s). Clean or replace with
recommended type
Fuel system is obstructed
Check for pinched or kinked fuel line or
other obstructions in fuel system
Fuel filter is clogged
Replace with recommended type
Fuel is contaminated or stale
Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel
Spark plug gap is incorrect
Inspect and adjust as specified
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