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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Appendix F:
• 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.
• There could be air in the steering system. Fill & bleed the
system.
• The engine steering tab is corroded or out of adjustment.
Replace or adjust steering tab.
• Engine steering spindle is binding. Grease spindle.
• The control cable is out of adjustment & not activating the
neutral safety cut out switch.
• 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 on the
control. Inspect wires and repair loose connections.
• The starter or ignition switch is bad. Replace ignition switch
or repair starter.
Hydraulic Steering is slow to respond & erratic.
The boat wanders and will not hold a course at cruise
speeds.
An engine will not start with the shift control lever in neu-
tral.
PROBLEM
CAUSE AND SOLUTION
CONTROL SYSTEMS
PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS
Boat is sluggish and has lost speed & RPM.
The boat vibrates at cruising speeds.
• The boat may be need to have marine growth cleaned from
hull and running gear.
• Propeller may be damaged & need repair.
• Weeds or line around the propeller. Clean propeller.
• 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.
• Propeller may be damaged & need repair.
• The propeller or propeller shaft is bent. Repair or replace
damaged components.
• The running gear is fouled by marine growth or rope. Clean
running gear.
• The engine is not trimmed Properly. Trim engine.
Summary of Contents for 245 XSF
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