TROUBLE RECOVERY 5
TROUBLESHOOTING
If any trouble happens on your boat, use this section to check for possible cause. If you cannot find the cause or if the procedure for replacement or repair is not described in this owner’s manual, ask your Yamaha Boat dealer or qualified mechanic for the proper service.
The Troubleshooting Chart contains: “TROUBLE,” “POSSIBLE CAUSE,” “REMEDY,” and “REFER PAGE.”
Check the possible cause and remedy, and also the referred page for the maintenance steps to solve the trouble.
troubleshooting chart
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Starter motor | • Fuse | Burned out | • Replace the fuse and | |
does not turn |
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| Run down | • Recharge | ||
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| • Battery | Poor terminal | • Tighten as required | |
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| Battery switch off | • Turn on switch | |
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| • Jet pump | Not latched | • Latch securely | |
| cleanout hatch |
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| • Starter | Faulty | • Have serviced at |
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| • Shift lever | Not in Neutral | • Shift to Neutral | |
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Starter motor | • Engine | Clip on cord is not in | • Install clip in engine | |
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| Stale or | • Have serviced at |
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| • Fuel tank | Water or dust | • Have service at |
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| • Spark plug | Fouled or defective | • Clean or replace | |
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| • Spark plug cap | Not fitted or loose | • Fit properly | |
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| Filled with fuel | • Have serviced at |
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| Filled with water | • Crank engine with |
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| spark plug out until clean |
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| • Fuel filter | Clogged or water | • Have serviced at |
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