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Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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

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This source lists 13 tasks, including 13 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 07/2015.

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Core · Task 13764 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.

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Core · Task 13765 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.

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Core · Task 13763 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Mount motors to boats, and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.

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Core · Task 13770 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.

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Core · Task 20801 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.

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Core · Task 13766 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Replace parts, such as gears, magneto points, piston rings, or spark plugs, and reassemble engines.

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Core · Task 13767 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.

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Core · Task 13771 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Inspect and repair or adjust propellers or propeller shafts.

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Core · Task 13769 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Adjust carburetor mixtures, electrical point settings, or timing while motors are running in water-filled test tanks.

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Core · Task 13768 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Set starter locks and align and repair steering or throttle controls, using gauges, screwdrivers, or wrenches.

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Core · Task 13762 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Disassemble and inspect motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges.

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Core · Task 13773 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Adjust generators and replace faulty wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.

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Core · Task 13772 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Repair or rework parts, using machine tools such as lathes, mills, drills, or grinders.

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