VPA 7748089 English 09-2007
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General Information
malfunction, refer to the individual system troubleshooting charts to
isolate the specific cause.
Engine Troubleshooting Guides
EFI Engines Only: Refer to EFI Diagnostic Service Manual.
These guides were written to help you trace the symptoms of the
trouble to the source, without having to read through and prove every
possibility. Much of the information here will be familiar to well in-
formed mechanics.
Also, many factors will seem insignificant but when you think of it,
usually the toughest problem to troubleshoot is caused by the small-
est error. The greatest aid to solving a service problem is informa-
System Isolation
Engine Does not Start
Cranking System
Engine should crank at specified RPM. If not, check for
1.
Discharged or dead Battery
2.
Loose or corroded connections
3.
Cranking System Troubleshooting Chart in the Elec-
trical Ignition/ Fuel Service Manual
Ignition System
Must have good spark at spark plugs. If not, check the:
1.
Distributor Cap
2.
Coil and spark plug leads
3.
Ignition timing
4.
Automatic spark advance
5.
Appropriate Ignition Troubleshooting Chart in the
Electrical/Ignition/Fuel Service Manual.
6.
EFI Models: Refer to EFI Diagnostic Manual
Fuel System
Carburetor accelerator pump should squirt fuel into the
Venturi when throttle is advanced. If not, check the:
1.
Fuel Tank, valves, and lines
2.
Fuel pump and filter
3.
Carburetor and Filter
4.
Boat Fuel System Troubleshooting Chart
5.
Carburetor Troubleshooting Chart
6.
Engine Fuel System Troubleshooting Chart
Engine Runs Improperly
Check the following:
1.
Compression
2.
Ignition system
3.
Fuel system and carburetor
4.
Lubrication system
5.
Cooling System
6.
Sterndrive and propeller
7.
PCV Valve
8.
Engine Troubleshooting Guides