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Why does my outboard stall at idle or when shifting into gear?
Learn why an outboard stalls at idle or when engaged in gear, from fuel restrictions and dirty idle circuits to propeller load and incorrect adjustment.
My outboard overheats; no / weak tell-tale water stream coming out. Is my water pump impeller broken?
No or weak tell-tale flow can come from a blocked outlet, obstructed intake or failed water-pump impeller. Learn what to check and when to stop the engine.
Why does my motor smoke heavily after start-up? 2-stroke oil mix problem?
Heavy two-stroke smoke can result from cold-start enrichment, excess oil, stale fuel, incorrect premix or a lubrication-system fault. Use this diagnostic guide.
