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Trouble type
Possible reason
Recovery action
Engine idles irregularly or stalls
Ignition wiring damaged or poorly
connected
Check wires for wear or breaks.
Tighten all loose connections.
Replace worn or broken wires
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
Air vent screw on fuel tank is closed
Open air vent screw
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
