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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Appendix E:
PROBLEM
CAUSE AND SOLUTION
CONTROL SYSTEMS
Hydraulic Steering is slow to respond & erratic and/or the
steering wheel feels bumpy.
• 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 binding component.
•
Engine steering spindle is binding. Grease spindle.
The boat wanders and will not hold a course at cruise
speeds.
•
There could be air in the steering system. Fill & bleed the
system.
•
The engines are not aligned properly. Align engines.
•
Engine steering spindle is binding. Grease spindle.
Steering is unusually hard.
•
The fuse for the power steering circuit has blown. Replace
the fuse.
•
An internal fuse in the power steering pump system has
blown. Refer to the steering owners manual for fuse location
and replace the fuse or contact your dealer for assistance.
•
A steering line is kinked or collapsed. Replace kinked or
collapsed line.
An engine will not start with the shift control lever in neu-
tral.
•
The shift control lever is not in the neutral detent. Try mov-
ing the shift lever slightly.
•
There is a loose wire on the neutral safety switch in the
control. Inspect wires and repair loose connections.
•
The starter or ignition switch is bad.
•
There is a problem with the electronic control system at the
helm control, module or at the engine. Have the system
serviced by a qualified marine technician.
PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS
Boat is sluggish and has lost speed & RPM.
•
The boat may be need to have marine growth cleaned from
hull and running gear.
•
Propellers may be damaged & need repair.
•
Weeds or line around the propellers. Clean propellers.
•
Boat is overloaded. Reduce load.
•
Check for excessive water in the bilge. Pump out bilge &
find & correct the problem.
•
One of the throttles is not responding properly and the engine
is not getting full throttle. Have the throttle control system
checked by a qualified marine technician.
The boat vibrates at cruising speeds.
•
Propellers may be damaged & need repair.
•
A propeller or propeller shaft is bent. Repair or replace
damaged components.
•
The running gear is fouled by marine growth or rope. Clean
running gear.
•
The engines are not trimmed properly. Trim engines.
Summary of Contents for 340 DC
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 340 DC...
Page 2: ...2 Revision 0 11 07 2018...
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Page 25: ...25 Operation...
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Page 149: ...149 MAINTENANCE LOG Appendix B Hours Date Dealer Service Repairs...
Page 150: ...150 Maintenance Log Hours Date Dealer Service Repairs...
Page 151: ...151 Maintenance Log Hours Date Dealer Service Repairs...
Page 152: ...152 Maintenance Log Hours Date Dealer Service Repairs...
Page 153: ...153 Maintenance Log Hours Date Dealer Service Repairs...
Page 154: ...154 Maintenance Log Hours Date Dealer Service Repairs...
Page 155: ...155 Appendix C BOATING ACCIDENT REPORT...
Page 156: ...156 Boating Accident Report...
Page 157: ...157 Boating Accident Report...
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Page 167: ...CAUSE AND SOLUTION...