PowerTec 40Hp Owner's Manual page 64

Maitenance
Q. Is fuel system obstructed?
A. Check for pinched or kinked fuel line or
other obstructions in fuel system.
Q. Is fuel contaminated or stale?
A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
Q. Is fuel filter clogged?
A. Clean or replace filter.
Q. Have ignition parts failed?
A. Have serviced by a PowertecOutBoards
dealer.
Q. Has warning system activated?
A. Find and correct cause of warning.
Q. Is spark plug gap incorrect?
A. Inspect and adjust as specified.
Q. Is ignition wiring damaged or poorly
con-
nected?
A. Check wires for wear or breaks. Tighten
all loose connections. Replace worn or bro-
ken wires.
Q. Is specified engine oil not being used?
A. Check and replace oil as specified.
Q. Is thermostat faulty or clogged?
A. Have serviced by a PowertecOutBoards
dealer.
Q. Are carburetor adjustments incorrect?
A. Have serviced by a PowertecOutBoards
dealer.
Q. Is fuel pump damaged?
A. Have serviced by a PowertecOutBoards
dealer.
Q. Is air vent screw on fuel tank closed?
A. Open air vent screw.
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Q. Is choke knob pulled out?
A. Return to home position.
Q. Is motor angle too high?
A. Return to normal operating position.
Q. Is carburetor clogged?
A. Have serviced by a PowertecOutBoards
dealer.
Q. Is fuel joint connection incorrect?
A. Connect correctly.
Q. Is throttle valve adjustment incorrect?
A. Have serviced by a PowertecOutBoards
dealer.
Q. Is battery cable disconnected?
A. Connect securely.
Warning buzzer sounds or indicator
lights.
Q. Is cooling system clogged?
A. Check water intake for restriction.
Q. Is engine oil level low?
A. Fill oil tank with specified engine oil.
Q. Is heat range of spark plug incorrect?
A. Inspect spark plug and replace it with
rec-
ommended type.
Q. Is specified engine oil not being used?
A. Check and replace oil with specified
type.
Q. Is engine oil contaminated or deteriorat-
ed?
A. Replace oil with fresh, specified type.
Q. Is oil filter clogged?
A. Have serviced by a PowertecOutBoards
dealer.