TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Starter motor will not operate
(If electric start kit installed)
• Shift handle not in NEUTRAL.
• Fuse blown.
Engine will not start
• Shift handle not in NEUTRAL.
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Emergency stop clip not in place.
Not following starting instructions. Refer to En-
gine Starting on page 16.
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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 on page 14.
Fuel filter obstructed.
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Throttle not at IDLE. Return throttle to IDLE.
Spark plugs incorrect. Refer to Spark Plugs on
page 34.
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Spark plugs improperly gapped, carboned,
burned, or wet.
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 34.
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Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
• Spark plugs damaged or incorrect. Refer to
Spark Plugs on page 34.
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The fuel selector switch may be in the wrong po-
sition.
Warning system may be activated. Check tem-
perature and oil level.
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 23.
Oiling system malfunction.
Protection mode activated. Refer to Engine Over-
heating on page 23.
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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 23.
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Evinrude Brand Manuals, Evinrude MFE Manual, Evinrude Outboard Manual |
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| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual. Marine Operator's Engine Guide. |
| Tags | Evinrude 55 hp, Evinrude MJRL, Evinrude MRL |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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| Publisher | evinrude.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Evinrude Outboard Motors |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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