Craftsman Marine — Check the flexible engine mountings, hoses and fasteners
Maintenance · Engine mountings / hoses
From a Craftsman Marine owner's manual covering: CM 2.16, CM 3.27, CM3.27. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Craftsman Marine CM 2.16, Craftsman Marine CM 3.27
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, replace the engine mounting.
- Inspect all hoses of the cooling and fuel systems for loose connections, cracks and fissures; replace the hose if found.
- Make sure that all bolts, nuts and screws are well tightened.
- Make sure the damper element is still sufficiently flexible; if not, the engine must be realigned.
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.