Using Your E-TEC Outboard
The following warnings may appear on the engine monitor gauge.
“LOW OIL”
Symptom
Result
Oil in the oil tank is at reserve level (about 1/4 full)
EMM will activate low oil light or display warning
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Fill the oil tank with recommended oil as soon as possible to avoid emptying
the tank. The outboard has approximately five hours (ten hours if using
Evinrude/Johnson XD100 oil) of normal running time before “NO OIL” condi-
tion occurs. Refer to Filling the Oil Tank on page 18.
Action
“NO OIL”
Symptom
Result
There is an oil delivery problem.
EMM will activate S.A.F.E.* mode
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If the oil tank is empty, add the recommended oil.
If the oil tank is not empty, seek assistance and/or return to safe harbor.
Action
Your outboard is designed to run in “get home” mode for up to five hours in the event you run
out of oil. See “Engine Monitor Warnings” on page 39. Refill the oil tank. Prime oil system. See
“Priming the Oil System” on page 19. .
“WATER TEMP” or “HOT”
Symptom
Result
The engine is overheating
EMM will activate S.A.F.E.* mode
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A continuous light with S.A.F.E. mode — The EMM has identified an over-
heating condition. Check the water pump indicator for a steady stream of wa-
ter. Shut OFF the engine. Clear the water intake screens of any debris. If the
overheat condition still exists, the engine will operate in “get home” mode. Re-
turn to harbor immediately.
Action
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A flashing light — The EMM has identified a damaging overheating condi-
tion. The engine will not operate. Allow the engine to cool for 20 minutes and
return to harbor immediately. See your Dealer.
“CHECK ENGINE” or “CHK ENG”
Symptom
Result
An abnormal operating condition
EMM will activate check engine light or display warning
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A flashing light — The EMM has identified an abnormal operating condition
related to the fuel system. The engine will shut OFF and cannot be restarted.
A continuous light with S.A.F.E. mode — The EMM has identified a problem
with the outboard. Seek assistance and/or return to harbor. See your Dealer.
A continuous light without S.A.F.E. mode — The EMM has identified a prob-
lem that should be addressed by your Dealer as soon as practical to avoid
operational difficulties.
Action
WARNING
If the outboard shuts OFF and the “CHECK ENGINE” or “CHK ENG” light is flash-
ing, the outboard cannot be restarted. A hazardous fuel condition may exist. Seek
assistance to return to port.
*Speed Adjusting Failsafe Electronics
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, 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 RT, Evinrude SL, Evinrude TL |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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