Skipper's outboard motor guide

Книга на английском языке. In the same handy splash-proof format as the highly successful "Skipper's Cockpit Guide" and "Skipper's Onboard Emergency Guide", this "Skipper's Outboard Motor Guide" is a convenient lie-flat water (and oil) proof reference to all types of outboard engine. There is advice on how the engine works, show each part interacts, dos and don'ts, fault-finding and troubleshooting tests, all illustrated with detailed exploded diagrams to show how to fix problems. There is advice on: Oil systems, Cooling, Gears, Plugs and points, Circuits, and, Electronics. All in all, the "Skipper's Outboard Motor Guide" will be a godsend to anyone with an outboard motor on their boots or tender. Contents Introduction - general Introduction - market overview Buying - maintaining - driving Air and fuel mix (two stroke/four stroke) Mounting - trimming - propeller Checks before starting Starting the engine Careand maintenance Maintenance Winterizing Analyzing and repairing malfunctions Engine doesn't start Fuel systems Spark plugs Engine starts but doesn't run properly ignition is irregular Engine stalls when throttle is opened up The cooling system No cooling water Propeller shaft defects Filter maintenance Power decreases suddenly Power decreases gradually Stationary revs/carburettor Bad transition from stationary to higher revs The tank lid Engine stalls after short period of running Engine smokes and runs irregularly Propeller damage Engine runs but boat doesn't reach hull speed Boat doesn't reach maximum hull speed Boat reaches hull speed but then engine revs increase without the boat accelerating Emergency start Emergency repairs Adjusting steering resistance Wrong RPM while stationary, or irregular running Engine overboard Power assessment