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| By Southern Boats on Engine For the boating enthusiast, it's important to keep the boat in tip-top condition. This, of course, includes your boat motor. An outboard motor can malfunction in several ways. There are some easy things you can look into first as you investigate the problem. Difficulty: Moderately Easy Instructions Step 1 Troubleshoot an outboard motor by first checking the spark plug wires. Make sure each one is connected securely. Also check that your battery is connected to your outboard motor with good, clean connections. Check your battery for a full charge. Step 2 Consider the power head when you troubleshoot an outboard motor. The power head is a box mounted on the motor. It distributes electricity to the spark plugs. If it's not operating properly, there will be no fire to your outboard motor. This prevents your outboard motor from starting. You must have a certified outboard mechanic to fix this problem. Step 3 Check the water flow going through your outboard motor. If your motor is running hot, normally you don't have enough water flow going through the motor to cool it. This means your pump propeller might be broken. Your pump is located in the lower end of the foot of the motor. It is a round disc with impellers on it which circulate water through the outboard motor. Step 4 Look at the propeller itself in order to troubleshoot an outboard motor. If you put your motor in gear and your boat doesn't move, what has usually happened is that you've sheared (broken) the pin in your propeller. The shear pin in your propeller keeps your outboard motor from being torn up if you hit a stump or rock or if you run aground. When it is broken, the shaft will turn, but your propeller won't. This is a safety feature. The pin can be easily replaced with a new one.      | | | | |
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