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Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians”.

Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.
Disassemble and inspect motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges.
Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.
Mount motors to boats and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.
Repair or rework parts, using machine tools such as lathes, mills, drills, or grinders.
Set starter locks and align and repair steering or throttle controls, using gauges, screwdrivers, or wrenches.
Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.
Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.
Adjust carburetor mixtures, electrical point settings, or timing while motors are running in water-filled test tanks.
Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.
Adjust generators and replace faulty wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.
Inspect and repair or adjust propellers or propeller shafts.
Replace parts, such as gears, magneto points, piston rings, or spark plugs, and reassemble engines.