TROUBLESHOOTING
SECTION 7
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CE542
Battery Will Not Charge
Possible Cause Remedy
Excessive current draw from battery. Turn off non-essential accessories.
Loose or dirty electrical connections or
damaged wiring.
Check all associated electrical
connections and wires (especially battery
cables). Clean and tighten faulty
connections. Repair or replace damaged
wiring.
Alternator drive belt loose or in poor
condition.
Replace serpentine belt and/or check
automatic tensioner.
Unacceptable battery condition. Test battery.
CE543
Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has Excessive Free-play Or Makes
Unusual Sounds
Possible Cause Remedy
Insufficient lubrication on shift and throttle
linkage fasteners.
Lubricate.
Obstruction in shift or throttle linkages. Remove obstruction.
Loose or missing shift and throttle
linkages.
Check all throttle linkages. If any are loose
or missing, see an authorized Cummins
MerCruiser Diesel dealer / distributor
immediately.
Shift or throttle cable kinked.
Straighten cable or have an authorized
Cummins MerCruiser Diesel dealer /
distributor replace cable if damaged
beyond repair.
Improper shift cable adjustment.
Have adjustment checked by an
authorized Cummins MerCruiser Diesel
dealer / distributor.