COMMON
THINGS TO KNOW ON OUTBOARDS |
ACTION | POSSIBLE
RESULT |
Looking
down from the top the engine runs CLOCKWISE. Start and run the engine in this
direction only | Unwinding
and breakage of flex shaft. Prop
nut and shaft coming loose. |
Don't
run your engine at high speed out of the water. | Rod
breakage -- Flex shaft breakage -- Piston
Scoring |
Don't
allow engine in ingest water. Close throttle immediately if boat flips. The abrupt
stoppage causes damage. | Rod
breakage -- Flex shaft breakage |
Unbalanced
prop. | Excessive
wear on prop shaft. -- Flex shaft breakage |
Excessive
wear on prop shaft. | Breakage
of flex shaft. |
Lack
of after running maintenance | Rust
-- Excessive wear on prop shaft. -- Flex shaft breakage -- Bearing Damage -- Con
Rod Damage. |