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SECTION 6 – TROUBLESHOOTING
The following trouble shooting information is a basic general guideline to possible issues.
Always consult your authorized Kingfisher dealer if issues persist.
Check engine operator’s
manual for detailed engine trouble-shooting information
Troubleshooting chart
Symptom
Probable Cause
Corrective Action
Electrical system dead
Battery switch turned
off/Main fuse blown
Turn main switch on / replace main
fuse/ inspect electrical system for
overload / short circuit
Wipers or Bilge Pump or
Light won’t work
Blown circuit breaker / fuse
Pump plugged or hose
disconnected
Inspect component and circuit
Unplug pump or connect hose
Have boat serviced
Fuel gauge not functioning
No fuel in tank
Loose or disconnected wire
Faulty gauge
Fill fuel tank
Check sending unit wires
Have the sending unit or gauge
serviced
Tachometer not
functioning
Loose wire
Faulty sensor
Faulty gauge
check sending unit wires
Have the sensor or gauge serviced
Boat performance is poor
or boat vibrates
Propeller or outboard leg is
fouled
Incorrect propeller
Boat is overloaded or poor
load distribution
Motor is not trimmed
properly
Engine damage or problem
Hull damage
Turn off engine and inspect prop and
motor leg.
Change prop
Check and adjust boat loading.
Check for water in bilge
Adjust trim angle
Consult your engine manual
Inspect hull bottom for damage
Abnormal amount of water
in boat
Boat has a leak
Hull drain plug missing
Bail water out
Turn bilge pump on
Plug leak
Insert hull drain plug/ call for help
Engine
quits/won’t start
Engine problems
Dead battery
Consult engine owner’s manual
Replace battery / have boat serviced
Use paddles / call for help
Engine coughs / sputters
Inadequate Fuel Supply
Dirty spark plugs
Confirm fuel in tank, clear obstructed
or pinched lines, clean fuel filters
/strainers, check fuel filter/sediment
bowl for water in fuel
Replace spark plugs
Rough Ride
Excessive speed
Engine trimmed incorrectly
Poor load distribution
Reduce speed
Adjust trim
Adjust loading
Alarm buzzer sounding
Engine problems
– low oil
or overheating
Turn motor off immediately
Consult engine owner’s manual
Have boat serviced