Craftsman Marine — Check the flexible engine mountings
Maintenance
From a Craftsman Marine owner's manual covering: CM4.33, CM4.42, CM4.52. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Craftsman Marine CM4.33, Craftsman Marine CM4.42
Procedure
- Use a suitable tool to make sure that the bolts on the engine bed and the nuts on the spindle are securely tightened.
- Check that the rubber element shows no fissures; if it does, the engine mounting must be replaced.
- Inspect all hoses of the cooling and fuel systems for loose connections, cracks and fissures; replace the hose if necessary.
- Make sure that all and sundry bolts, nuts and screws are well tightened.
- Make sure the damper element is still sufficiently flexible; if not, the engine must be realigned.
Tools required
- Suitable tool Amazon
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Full service-parts list: Craftsman Marine CM4.33 →, Craftsman Marine CM4.42 →
Source: Craftsman Marine owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.