Engine Troubleshooting - CORRECT CRAFT Super Sport User Manual

Engine Troubleshooting

IMPORTANT: The following chart is a guide to aid you find and correct
minor engine malfunctions. If the problem has not been corrected after
following this guide, NO NOT attempt further repairs. See your Correct
Craft dealer.
WARNING: Before attempting any checks or repairs, the battery cables
MUST BE REMOVED from the battery to prevent possible personal injury
and damage to equipment.
Trouble: Starter will not turn over.
Put control lever into the neutral position (straight up)
Clean and tighten the cables on the battery
Check electrolyte level in battery
Attach emergency cut-off lanyard to switch and yourself
Trouble: Engine will not start or is hard to start
Add fuel to the tank
Inspect fuel filter for a clog. Replace if necessary
Engine may be flooded. See flooded engine instructions in chpt 2
Inspect spark plugs: clean / gap or replace
Inspect distributor. Clean / replace
Check all electrical wires for wear or solid connection
Emergency cut-off switch not connected
Fuel tank vent clogged. Return the boat to dealer for service
Trouble: Poor engine idling or misses when idling
Check spark plug wires for corrosion
Inspect plugs; clean / gap or replace
Check electrolyte level in battery
Inspect distributor. Clean / replace
Fuel tank vent clogged. Return the boat to dealer for service
Inspect fuel filter for a clog. Replace if necessary
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Engine Troubleshooting
IMPORTANT: The following chart is a guide to aid you find and correct
minor engine malfunctions. If the problem has not been corrected after
following this guide, NO NOT attempt further repairs. See your Correct
Craft dealer.
WARNING: Before attempting any checks or repairs, the battery cables
MUST BE REMOVED from the battery to prevent possible personal injury
and damage to equipment.
Trouble: Starter will not turn over.
Put control lever into the neutral position (straight up)
Clean and tighten the cables on the battery
Check electrolyte level in battery
Attach emergency cut-off lanyard to switch and yourself
Trouble: Engine will not start or is hard to start
Add fuel to the tank
Inspect fuel filter for a clog. Replace if necessary
Engine may be flooded. See flooded engine instructions in chpt 2
Inspect spark plugs: clean / gap or replace
Inspect distributor. Clean / replace
Check all electrical wires for wear or solid connection
Emergency cut-off switch not connected
Fuel tank vent clogged. Return the boat to dealer for service
Trouble: Poor engine idling or misses when idling
Check spark plug wires for corrosion
Inspect plugs; clean / gap or replace
Check electrolyte level in battery
Inspect distributor. Clean / replace
Fuel tank vent clogged. Return the boat to dealer for service
Inspect fuel filter for a clog. Replace if necessary
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