Maintenance
SYMPTOM
TROUBLESHOOTING
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 En-
gine Starting on page 20.
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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 Spark Plugs on
page 45.
Spark plugs improperly gapped, carboned,
burned, or wet.
Fuse blown.
Flashing “Water Temp” or hot light, refer to En-
gine Monitor Warnings on page 36 and Engine
Overheating on page 38.
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Flashing “Check Engine” or “Chk Eng” light, refer
to Engine Monitor Warnings on page 36.
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 58.
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Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
• Spark plugs damaged or incorrect. Refer to
Spark Plugs on page 45.
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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 38.
Oiling system malfunction.
S.A.F.E. protection mode activated. Refer to En-
gine Monitor Warnings on page 36.
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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 Monitor Warnings on page 36.
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Evinrude Brand Manuals, Evinrude E-TEC Manual, Evinrude Outboard Manual |
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| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual. Marine Operator's Engine Guide. |
| Tags | Evinrude 75 hp, Evinrude 90 hp, Evinrude PL, Evinrude PX, Evinrude SL, Evinrude WDEL, Evinrude WDEX, Evinrude WEL, Evinrude WEX |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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| Publisher | evinrude.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Evinrude Outboard Motors |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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