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An engine is running too hot.
An engine alternator is not charging properly.
An engine suddenly will not operate over 2000 RPM.
An engine is loosing RPM. The boat is not overloaded and
the hull bottom and running gear are clean and in good
condition.
• The engine raw water pick up strainer up is clogged with
marine growth. Clean pick up
• The engine raw water pump impeller is worn or damaged.
Repair the pump.
• The engine thermostat is faulty and needs to be replaced.
• The battery cable is loose or corroded. Clean and tighten
battery cables.
• The alternator is not charging and must be replaced.
• The battery is defective. Replace the battery.
• The engine emergency system has been activated. The on
board computer has sensed a problem and has limited the
RPM to protect the engine. Find & correct the problem.
• The tachometer is bad and needs to be replaced.
• The oil tank on the 2-cycle engine is low on oil. Fill the
engine oil tank. Refer to the engine owner’s manual.
• The engine may be having a problem with a sticky Anti-
siphon valve, located in the fuel line near the fuel tank, that
is restricting the fuel flow. Remove & clean or replace the
Anti-siphon valve.
• The remote gasoline fuel filter could be dirty. Inspect and
replace the fuel filter.
• The primary fuel filter on the engine may be dirty. Inspect
and replace the fuel filter.
• The electronic engine control system on the engine is mal-
functioning. Repair the engine control system.
• The fuel injection system on the engine is malfunctioning .
Repair the fuel injection system.
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