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WARNING:
The bilge can accumulate explosive fumes. The bilge blower will evacuate the fumes.
The bilge blower must be run for a minimum of 10 minutes prior to cranking the engine.
• Check battery cables – adjust any loose connections and clean any corrosion
• Check battery charge
• Check electrical leads – something may be loose or disconnected
• Check all fuses and relays
• Refer to Pre-Operational checklist for further checks.
ENGINE CRANKS, BUT ONLY INTERMITTENTLY
Having to turn the key to START several times.
• Check the ignition switch for loose, corroded, disconnected, or broken wires. Tighten or replace
as necessary.
ENGINE MAKES A STUTTERING OR CHATTERING NOISE WHEN CRANKING
• Check the battery cables for loose connections.
• Check battery charge – charge if necessary.
• Check the starter motor and solenoid switch for loose or disconnected wires.
• Check ground connections for loose, corroded, disconnected or broken wires.
If all electrical connections have been checked for loose connections, corrosion, broken wires
and disconnected wires and after you have reviewed and performed the Operational Inspection
Instructions, contact your service dealer.
ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START
CAUTION:
Failure to change the fuel system filter as recommended can result in premature
failure of the fuel injection system components.
WARNING:
Use extreme care when changing the fuel filter. Gasoline is highly flammable and
under pressure. It should not be exposed to open flame, sparks, or hot engine components. Allow the
engine to cool to ambient temperature prior to changing fuel filters.