TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Starter motor will not operate
• Shift handle not in NEUTRAL.
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Fuse blown.
Battery is dead.
Engine will not start
• Not following starting instructions. Refer to Start-
ing, Stopping, Shifting on page 12.
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Fuel tank empty.
Fuel hose kinked.
Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
Fuel filter obstructed.
Throttle not at IDLE. Return throttle to IDLE.
Spark plugs incorrect. Refer to Specifications on
page 46.
Spark plugs improperly gapped, carboned,
burned, or wet.
Fuse blown.
Flashing “Water Temp” or hot light, refer to En-
gine Monitoring on page 18 and Engine Over-
heating on page 20.
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Flashing “Check Engine” or “Chk Eng” light, refer
to Engine Monitoring on page 18.
Engine will not idle properly
Engine loses power
• Debris on propeller.
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Spark plugs damaged or incorrect. Refer to
Specifications on page 46.
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Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
• Spark plugs damaged or incorrect. Refer to
Specifications on page 46.
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Fuel filter obstructed.
Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
Water intakes obstructed and cooling system not
operating correctly. Refer to Engine Overheating
on page 20.
Oiling system malfunction.
S.A.F.E. protection mode activated. Refer to En-
gine Monitoring on page 18.
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Engine runs, but makes little or
no progress
• Propeller hub loose, slipping.
• Propeller blades bent or missing.
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Propeller shaft bent.
Propeller debris.
Warning system activates
• Refer to Engine Monitoring on page 18.
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| Categories | Evinrude Brand Manuals, Evinrude E-TEC Manual, Evinrude Outboard Manual |
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| Tags | Evinrude 40 hp, Evinrude 50 hp, Evinrude 60 hp, Evinrude EL, Evinrude PL |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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