Diagnostic
Cause: Insufficient steering friction adjustment Test: Release tiller handle or steering wheel and observe if outboard self-steers into a full turn
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Procedure · 1. Locate the steering adjustment screw on the outboard. WARNING: Insufficient friction adjustment can cause serious injury or death due to loss of boat control. Maintain sufficient steering friction to prevent the ou...
Spec · BRN conditions={"circuit":"Ignition ground"}
Procedure · 1. Turn the throttle grip to reduce engine speed to trolling (or idling) speed. WARNING: Personal injury and/or equipment damage may occur if shifting at high speed. Engine must be in the slow running position before ...
Diagnostic · Cause: Lanyard stop switch not activated or lanyard not properly attached to operator's PFD or wrist Test: Verify lanyard is clipped to operator's PFD or wrist and lanyard element is fully inserted into stop switch