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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Appendix F:
PROBLEM
CAUSE AND SOLUTION
CONTROL SYSTEMS
Hydraulic Steering is slow to respond & erratic and/or the
steering wheel feels bumpy.
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Steering system is low on fluid. Fill and bleed system.
• Steering system has air in it. Fill and bleed system.
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A component in the steering system is binding. Check and
adjust or repair binding component.
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Engine steering spindle is binding. Grease spindle.
The boat wanders and will not hold a course at cruise
speeds with hydraulic steering.
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There could be air in the steering system. Fill & bleed the
system.
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The engines are not aligned properly. Align engines.
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Engine steering spindle is binding. Grease spindle.
Hydraulic Steering is unusually hard.
• The fuse for the power steering circuit has blown. Replace
the fuse.
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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.
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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.
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Propellers may be damaged & need repair.
• Weeds or line around the propellers. Clean propellers.
• Boat is overloaded. Reduce load.
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Check for excessive water in the bilge. Pump out bilge &
find & correct the problem.
• One of the throttles is not responding properly and the engine
is not getting full throttle. Have the throttle control system
checked by a qualified marine technician.
The boat vibrates at cruising speeds.
•
Propellers may be damaged & need repair.
•
A 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 engines are not trimmed properly. Trim engines.
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