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Fault observed : Engine does not start up / starter does not turn
Cause
Corrective action
Breaker open or fuse has burnt
Electrical breaker does not operate
Check and reinstall the breaker or replace the fuse or
have the breaker repaired (TQAN)
Control not in neutral
Place the lever in the neutral position
Battery switch open
Close the switch
Electrical connections are faulty
Check all the connections and electrical wires
(especially the battery cables). Clean and tighten the
connections.
Battery is faulty
Test and charge, or replace if battery is bad
Wrong startup procedure
Read and apply the startup procedure
Fuel reservoir empty or fuel valve closed
Fill the reservoir and open the valve
Fuel pump faulty
Replace pump (TQAN)
Throttle control malfunction
Check play on throttle control
Fuel filters fouled or water present
Clean or replace fuel filters or drain water from prefilter
Fuel contaminated or too old
Empty reservoir if polluted and fill with clean fuel
Fuel line or air line of reservoir blocked or bent
Replace twisted lines or blow compressed air into lines
to remove obstruction (TQAN)
Air present in fuel injection system
Purge injection system
Engine does not turn smoothly (jumps and jolts, stalls
…)
Throttle control malfunction
Check linkage for any jams or twisting
Idle speed too low
Check idle speed and adjust it accordingly.
Turn adjustment screw clockwise to increase engine idle
speed or counter-clockwise to decrease engine idle speed
(TQAN)
Air and fuel filters fouled
Clean/Replace filters (TQAN)
Fuel contaminated or too old
Empty reservoir if polluted and fill with clean fuel
Fuel line or air line of reservoir blocked or bent
Replace twisted lines or blow compressed air into lines
to remove obstruction (TQAN)
Air present in fuel ejection system
Purge injection system
Engine coolant temperature too high
Engine overheats / Engine coolant temperature too high
Seawater valve is closed
Open seawater valve
Seawater filter obstructed
Close seawater valve and clean filter
Seawater intake pump sucks in air
Check position and tightness of seawater filter cover,
and suction hose
Fresh water circuit pump belt is loose or faulty
Re-tension belt or replace belt
Seawater pump rotor is faulty
Replace rotor
Quantity of coolant is insufficient
Top up and check tightness of cooling system
Thermostat malfunction
Replace thermostat (TQAN)
Cooling system obstructed
Locate position of problem and perform cleaning
Closed cooling circuit dirty
Clean and rinse
Loss of pressure in closed cooling circuit
Check that there are no leaks; clean, inspect and check
filler plug
Coolant is non compliant
Use recommended coolant (see appendices for technical
characteristics)
