Diagnostic
Vapor separator overflow
Cause: Touching or squeezing the priming bulb while the engine is running or while tilting up the outboard motor. Test: Ensure engine is off and outboard is not being tilted before handling the priming bulb.
Diagnostic
Cause: Touching or squeezing the priming bulb while the engine is running or while tilting up the outboard motor. Test: Ensure engine is off and outboard is not being tilted before handling the priming bulb.
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Ask Boat Guru about thisSpec · 15 days conditions={"note":"Can occur in less than 15 days if gasoline was not fresh when tank was filled"}
Procedure · 1. Hold the priming bulb up in the direction of the arrow (OUTLET END facing the outboard motor side, INLET END facing the tank side). WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. Stop the engine and let it co...
Spec · 4000–5000 rpm conditions={"phase":"Next 60 minutes","throttle_opening":"50%–80% of maximum","max_rpm_time_limit":"50% of the 60-minute period"}
Procedure · 1. Loosen the vapor separator drain screw using a commercially available flat tip screwdriver. 2. Turn the outboard motor to the starboard side and tilt the motor up. Keep the end of the drain hose below the level of ...
Diagnostic · Cause: Bad fuel; outboard motor stored without treating or draining gasoline, or refueled with bad gasoline Test: Inspect fuel quality in tank and vapor separator