Engine Will Not Crank
Starter Circuit – Check:
● The control lever must be in neutral.
● Emergency stop switch.
● Battery switch turned off.
● Battery condition: weak, dead, sulfated, bad cells.
● Battery cables–for loose or corroded connections.
● Circuit breakers and/or fuses.
● Ignition relay.
● Shorted or open ignition switch.
● Wiring, from battery to ignition switch.
● Starter relay.
● Starter motor and solenoid–for shorts, grounds, or open circuits.
● Starter assist solenoid.
● Call for assistance or see Volvo Penta authorized dealer.
Engine Cranks, But Will Not Start
Ignition Circuit – Check:
● Primary circuit wiring, from ignition switch to ignition coil/ignition module.
● Secondary circuit wiring, from coil to spark plug.
● Spark plugs–for proper gap, fouling, burned electrodes, or cracked/dirty insulator.
● Low battery voltage.
● Call for assistance or see Volvo Penta authorized dealer.
Fuel System – Check:
● Fuel level.
● Fuel shutoff and multiple tank valves are open and operating properly.
● External fuel filter canister clogged.
● Quantity and condition of fuel in boat tank.
● Operation and flow capacity of boat anti-siphon valve.
● Fuel tank vent is unrestricted.
● Fuel tank pick-up screen is clean.
● Correct diameter/unrestricted boat fuel lines.
● Fuel pump relay and circuit breaker operation.
● Call for assistance or see Volvo Penta authorized dealer.
Hard Starting – Cold Engine
Check:
● Fuel lines for obstructions.
● For debris inside fuel tank.
● For clean fuel filter.
● Water in fuel.
● Fuel quality deterioration.
● Fuel system–for leaks, dirt, or obstructions.
● Ignition system.
● Call for assistance or see Volvo Penta authorized dealer.
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