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Trouble check chart – Nautique SPORT NAUTIQUE 216 User Manual

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Trouble Check Chart

Performance

Symptom

Possible Cause

Starter motor will not operate

• Shift handle not in NEUTRAL
• Battery safety switch OFF
• Battery and electrical connection

loose or corroded

Engine will not start

• Emergency stop switch not in

place

• Starting procedure not followed
• Fuel tank empty

Poor boat performance

• Contaminated fuel
• Clogged fuel filter
• Uneven load distribution
• Improper propeller selection
• Marine growth on hull
• Engine problem

Poor gas mileage

• Marine growth on hull
• Engine problem

Excessive vibration

• Damaged or fouled propeller
• Misaligned propeller shaft

coupling

• Bent propeller shaft
• Engine problem
• Fouled or damaged propeller
• Engine problem

Steering problem

• Corroded steering cable
• Rudder worn

Throttle/shifting problems

• Corroded cables
• Defective throttle return spring
• Low transmission fluid level
• Sticking transmission shift lever

Section 9

Engine runs but boat
makes little or no
progress

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