Maintenance
SYMPTOM
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Starter motor will not operate
• Shift handle not in NEUTRAL.
• Fuse blown.
Engine will not start
• Not following starting instructions. Refer to Oper-
ation on page 21.
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Fuel tank empty.
Fuel hose kinked.
Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
Fuel system not primed after running out of fuel.
Refer to Fuel System Priming Rope Start – RL
Models on page 20.
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Fuel filter obstructed.
Throttle not at IDLE. Return throttle to IDLE.
Spark plugs incorrect. Refer to Spark Plugs on
page 49.
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Spark plugs improperly gapped, carboned,
burned, or wet.
Fuse blown.
Engine will not idle properly
Engine loses power
• Debris on propeller.
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Spark plugs damaged or incorrect. Refer to
Spark Plugs on page 49.
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Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
• Spark plugs damaged or incorrect. Refer to
Spark Plugs on page 49.
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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 41.
Oiling system malfunction.
S.A.F.E. protection mode activated. Refer to En-
gine Overheating on page 41.
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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 Overheating on page 41.
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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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