Troubleshooting - BRP Evinrude E-TEC 40 Operator's Manual

SYMPTOM
Starter motor will not operate
Engine will not start
Engine will not idle properly
Engine loses power
Engine runs, but makes little or
no progress
Warning system activates
Engine will not winterize.

Troubleshooting

POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Shift handle not in NEUTRAL.
• Fuse blown.
• Battery is dead.
• Not following starting instructions. Refer to
Operation
• Fuel system not primed after running out of fuel.
Refer to
Operation
• Fuel tank empty.
• Fuel hose kinked.
• Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
• Fuel filter obstructed.
• Spark plugs incorrect. Refer to
59.
• Spark plugs improperly gapped, carboned,
burned, or wet.
• Flashing "Water Temp" or hot light, refer to
gine Monitoring
on page 45.
heating
• Flashing "Check Engine" or "Chk Eng" light, refer
to
Engine Monitoring
• Debris on propeller.
• Spark plugs damaged or incorrect. Refer to
on page 59.
Service
• Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
• S.A.F.E. protection mode activated. Refer to
Engine Monitoring
• Water intakes obstructed and cooling system not
operating correctly. Refer to
on page 45.
• Spark plugs damaged or incorrect. Refer to
on page 59.
Service
• Fuel filter obstructed.
• Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
• Oiling system malfunction.
• Throttle needs to be reset, refer to Refer to
Operation
• Propeller hub loose, slipping.
• Propeller blades bent or missing.
• Propeller shaft bent.
• Propeller debris.
• Refer to
Engine Overheating
• The throttle position sensor MUST attain a throttle
position above 50% to enter the winterization mode.
Advance the throttle lever farther towards WOT.
on page 24.
on page 24.
on page 44 and
on page 44.
on page 44.
on page 24.
on page
Service
En-
Engine Over-
Engine Overheating
on page 45.
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