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Trouble recovery
Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with your boat, use this section to check for the possible cause. If you
cannot find the cause or if the procedure for replacement or repair is not described in this own-
er’s/operator’s manual, ask your Yamaha Boat Dealer or a qualified mechanic for the proper
service.
Troubleshooting chart
The Troubleshooting chart contains: “TROUBLE,” “POSSIBLE CAUSE,” “REMEDY,” and
“PAGE.”
Check the possible cause and remedy, and also the referred page for the maintenance steps
to solve the trouble.
TROUBLE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
PAGE
Starter mo-
tor does not
turn over
Fuse
Burned out
Replace fuse and check wiring
Battery
Run down
Recharge
Poor terminal con-
nections
Tighten as required
Battery switch off
Turn on switch
Rear platform
hatch
Not latched
Latch securely
Starter compo-
nent
Faulty
Have serviced by Yamaha
Boat Dealer
—
Remote control
lever
Not in neutral posi-
tion
Move remote control lever to
neutral position
Starter mo-
tor turns
over/engine
does not
start
Engine shut-off
switch
Clip on cord is not in
place
Install clip in engine shut-off
switch
Fuel
Empty
Refill as soon as possible
Stale or contaminat-
ed
Have serviced by Yamaha
Boat Dealer
—
Fuel tank
Water or dust collect-
ed
Have serviced by Yamaha
Boat Dealer
—
Spark plug
Fouled or defective
Have serviced by Yamaha
Boat Dealer
—
Crankcase
Filled with fuel
Have serviced by Yamaha
Boat Dealer
—
Filled with water
Have serviced by Yamaha
Boat Dealer
—
Fuel filter
Clogged or water col-
lected
Have serviced by Yamaha
Boat Dealer
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