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MARINE TECHNICIAN TODAY
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FALL 2014
OB-FT32 Outboard F.A.S.T. Track Engine Systems Technology
This (FAST) track course is designed to provide four intense days
(32 hours) to examine today’s outboard engine technology. The
systems and troubleshooting procedures included are ignition,
fuel, EFI and DFI systems covered in MCTINA courses: OB-
101 (Outboard Systems), OB-102 Outboard Electronic Ignition,
OB-201 (Outboard EFI Technology) and OB-301 Outboard DFI
Technology). This course is taught by
Art Johnson
and
John Bernier
.
• February 23-26, 2015 – Litchfield, IL – Instructor John Bernier
• March 2-5, 2015 – Seattle, WA – Instructor Art Johnson
• March 9-12, 2015 – Chattanooga, TN – Instructor Art Johnson
OB-101 Outboard Systems Troubleshooting
If you frequently service and repair outboard motors, this class
is designed for you. Knowledge gained by taking this class will
dramatically reduce your troubleshooting time by up to 50%.
The class will give you the proper foundation to implement a
basic systematic approach to troubleshooting fuel, ignition, and
mechanical problems, no matter what brand, two or four-stroke.
The course is taught by
Art Johnson
.
• February 16, 2015 – Fort Lauderdale, FL
OB-102 Outboard Electronic Ignition Systems and
Diagnostic Software
Are you stumped on how to effectively troubleshoot outboard
ignition system problems? This class will help you apply the
fundamental principles of electronic ignition systems so you can
troubleshoot outboard two and four-stroke electronic ignition
systems. You will gain a better understanding of the operation of
electronic ignition systems, and their components, and discover
new tips and techniques that will build your confidence and
greatly reduce your troubleshooting time. The course is taught
by
Art Johnson
.
• February 17, 2015 – Fort Lauderdale, FL
OB-304 Engine Computerized Diagnostic Equipment
This course is designed to provide the service technician with
the options available for diagnosing marine engine problems.
This course covers the different types of equipment used in the
field. From manufacturer engine software to Engine Diagnostic
Computers and Code Readers, interpreting this data has been
challenging to understand. The course is taught by
Art Johnson
and
John Bernier
.
• February 27, 2015 – Litchfield, IL – Instructor John Bernier
• March 6, 2015 – Seattle, WA – Instructor Art Johnson
• March 13, 2015 – Chattanooga, TN – Instructor John Bernier
OB-E03 Mercury Verado Maintenance and Service
Items covered include engine specifications, theory of operation,
operating ranges, engine component locations, service
procedures, special tools, maintenance/service, parts manuals,
troubleshooting strategies, fault codes, break-in procedures, and
common failures, FSM functionality, supercharged intake system,
and do’s and don’ts. The instructor for this course is
Dave Marsh
.
• February 19, 2015 – Fort Lauderdale, FL
OB-E04 Mercury Optimax Maintenance and Troubleshooting
This course will sharpen your existing Optimax maintenance
and troubleshooting skills. Items covered include engine
specifications, theory of operation, diagnosing of the air/fuel
delivery system, operating ranges, engine component locations,
maintenance/service procedures, special tools, troubleshooting
strategies, fault codes, break-in procedures, common failures,
service bulletins as well as do’s and don’ts. The instructor for this
course is
Dave Marsh
.
• February 20, 2015 – Fort Lauderdale, FL
IO-FT32 Inboard I/O F.A.S.T. Track Engine Systems Technology
This Fast Advanced Systems Training (FAST) course is designed
to provide four intense days (32 hours) to examine today’s inboard
and I/O engine technology. The systems and troubleshooting
procedures included are ignition, fuel, EFI and sterndrive systems
covered in MCTINA courses
IO-101 (Inboard Engine Systems),
IO-102 (Sterndrive Systems), IO-201 (Advanced inboard EFI) and
IO-303 Alpha Bravo Systems). The course is taught by
John Bernier
.
• February 2-5, 2015 – Fort Lauderdale, FL
• February 6, 2015 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – (see OB-304)
IO-201 Inboard Advanced Electronic Fuel Injection
(EFI) Technology
This course is for the advanced technician who has had training
in EFI or for the person who wants to refresh his/her skills. The
course will briefly cover Mercury Marine’s EFI history with in-
depth coverage of the components and their potential failures. It
will cover the fuel system, ignition system, and the tools needed
to check for proper operation. The MEFI (marine electronic fuel
injection) and Motorola 555 systems will be covered. Students will
learn the proper processes to effectively diagnose EFI running
problems. Instructor for the course is
Bob Hoard
.
• March 23-24, 2015 – Litchfield, IL
• March 27, 2015 – Hands on training for EFI – Litchfield, IL
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
