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What to Do If the Outboard Falls into the Water?

May. 22, 2024

Outboard is a propulsion device used to provide water power for boats to ensure that they meet the requirements of various indicators for water use. CALON's outboard is a propulsion device used to provide water power for boats to ensure that the boat meets the requirements of the indicators used on water. Outboard has a compact design, stable performance and high technology content, and the failure rate is low during normal use. We carry out some common fault analysis of the accident - the majority of its failure causes are caused by improper use.



requirements of outboard engine


The outboard engine can be used only when the boat is in full floating condition. When you need to use it, fix it on the tailboard of the stern float box as required, and immediately connect the maneuvering flexible shaft and control cable, as well as the oil pipeline, and connect the power line to the junction box outside the car, the direction of rotation of the outboard engine is the same as the direction the boat needs to adjust.

Before the boat performs the task at sea (on water), it must be tested in the water first. Specific method is.

Choose a water slope of the water, the outboard machine will be installed and carefully checked according to the requirements, so that it is cocked at a certain angle (not touching the ground). Slowly drive the boat into the water and put down the outboard when it is half floating. Put the control box in neutral position, group beat and start the outboard to idle speed. The boat continues to sail into the full floating state, first put on the forward gear and then put on the reverse gear, check the working condition of the outboard engine and the maneuvering device. If you need to land, choose a good landing point. Stop the outboard engine and cock it to a certain angle before landing the boat.


What to Do If the Outboard Falls into the Water?



Handling after falling into the water


If the outboard engine accidentally falls into the water, its internal parts are very easy to be damaged. Therefore, the engine should be reset as soon as possible and the boat should be towed to the shore for maintenance. First of all, make a preliminary inspection of the boat outboard engine. If the engine crankshaft can rotate freely, further inspection and maintenance can be carried out; if the engine crankshaft cannot rotate freely, it means that the internal parts of the engine have been damaged and the outboard engine cannot be used and needs to be overhauled.

If the whole outboard falls into seawater, most of the MAP sensor of ECU has been damaged and the ECU must be replaced. after the engine is reset from the water, the engine must be made to run and last for more than 2 hours as much as possible; otherwise it will further cause serious damage to the internal parts of the engine. If the outboard engine can not run up after inspection and maintenance, we should ask professional mechanics to disassemble the engine as soon as possible, clean all the parts and make them fully lubricated.



Maintenance precautions


1. When repairing the outboard, the electrical system and ignition system may have a destructive short circuit or a serious electric shock, so the connection cable on the battery must be dismantled first.

2. When repairing the outboard, if the air inlet or exhaust port is open, it must be covered with clean things to prevent foreign objects from falling into the cylinder and causing serious damage to the internal parts after the engine is started. If you need to replace the new fasteners, their size and strength must be the same.

3. When repairing the fuel system of the outboard engine, the engine must be stopped, the battery must be disconnected from the power supply and the fire source must be isolated. Drain the fuel and keep it closed. Maintenance work must be carried out in a well-ventilated site, and pay attention to prevent the occurrence of leakage.

4. Check whether the rubber ball and fuel line for oil injection are cracked, swollen, leaking, hardened and other damage, and replace them immediately if they are damaged. And pay attention to the regular cleaning and replacement of oil and water separator.


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