| Weak telltale or overheat alarm |
Clogged intake screens, pinched water tube, worn impeller, thermostat stuck |
Water pump kit, intake screen, thermostat, gaskets |
| Poor acceleration or power loss |
Prop damage or wrong pitch, fouled plugs, dirty carb jets, restricted fuel filter/vent |
Propeller, spark plugs, carburetor kit, fuel filter, primer bulb |
| Hard starting / rough idle |
Stale fuel, incorrect choke, plug gap, air leaks at fuel connectors/lines |
Spark plugs, carburetor gasket/jet set, fuel connectors, hoses |
| Excessive smoke (2‑Stroke) |
Over‑oiled fuel, rich idle mixture, stuck choke, extended low‑speed running |
Carburetor kit, choke components, spark plugs |
| Gearcase noise / metal in oil |
Low oil level, water intrusion, worn bearings/gears, damaged seals |
Lower unit seal kit, bearings, shims, gears |