Monterey M3 Owner's Manual page 160

Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM
ENGINE PROBLEMS
The engine suddenly will not operate at or
above cruise RPM.
The engine is loosing RPM. The boat is not
overloaded and the hull bottom and running
gear are clean and in good condition.
The engine suddenly shuts down and won't
restart.
The engine runs too cold.
The engine starter will not operate.
CAUSE AND SOLUTION
• The engine emergency system has been activated.
The on board computer has sensed a problem and
has limited the RPM to protect the engine. Find and
correct the problem.
• The tachometer is bad and needs to be replaced.
• The throttle control is out of adjustment. Check the
throttle adjustment or cable.
• The fuel filter could be dirty. Inspect and replace the
fuel filter.
• The electronic engine control system on the engine is
malfunctioning. Repair the engine control system.
• The automatic fire extinguisher in the engine compart-
ment has activated and the engine was shut down by
the extinguishing agent.
for no green light. If the green light is out, wait 15
minutes, if safe to do so, to ensure a possible fire is
out. Then inspect the engine compartment. Correct
any problems found and then ventilate the engine
compartment and start the engine.
• The thermostat is faulty. Replace thermostat.
• The temperature gauge is not reading properly.
Replace the temperature gauge or sender.
• The battery switch is off. Turn on switch.
• The shift control is not fully engaged in neutral. Move
shifter from forward to neutral and try again.
• The fuse or circuit breaker for the starting circuit is
blown. Reset the breaker or replace the fuse. Repair
circuit if necessary
• The battery is weak or low.
battery.
• Corroded or loose battery connections. Tighten, clean
and protect connections.
MONTEREY
BOATS
Check the monitor panel
Charge or replace
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