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Troubleshooting Guide

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Appendix E

OS 315

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem Cause and Solution

Control Systems

Hydraulic Steering is slow to respond

and erratic.

• Steering system is low on fluid. Fill and

bleed system.

• Steering system has air in it. Fill and

bleed system.

• A component in the steering system is

binding. Check and adjust or repair bind-

ing component.

• Engine steering cylinder is binding.

Grease spindle.

The boat wanders and will not hold a

course at cruise speeds.

• There could be air in the steering sys-

tem. Fill & bleed the system.

• The engine steering tab is corroded or

out of adjustment. Replace or adjust

steering tab.

• Engine steering cylinder is binding.

Grease spindle.

The engine will not start with the shift

control lever in neutral.

• The control cable is out of adjustment &

not activating the neutral safety cut out

switch.

• The shift control lever is not in the neutral

detent. Try moving the shift lever slightly.

• There is a loose wire on the neutral

safety switch on the transmission.

Inspect wires and repair loose connec-

tions.

• The starter or ignition switch is bad.

Performance Problems

Boat is sluggish and has lost speed and

RPM.

• The boat may be need to have marine

growth cleaned from hull and running

gear.

• Propeller may be damaged & need

repair.

• Weeds or line around the propeller.

Clean propeller.

• Boat is overloaded. Reduce load.

• Check for excessive water in the bilge.

Pump out bilge & find & correct the prob-

lem.

• The throttle adjustments has changed

and the engine is not getting full throttle.

Adjust the throttle cable.

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