Evinrude E-TEC G2 Operator's Manual page 35

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WARNING
In the S.A.F.E. mode, engine speed is lim-
ited.
Under
certain
engine's limited speed may reduce
maneuverability of your boat. If the
S.A.F.E. mode is activated and you are
unable to correct the problem, seek
assistance and/or return to safe harbor.
Serious engine damage and/or reduced
maneuverability may be imminent.
Under certain operating conditions the
EMM will shut OFF the engine.
The following warnings may appear on the
engine monitor gauge:
LOW OIL
The LOW OIL warning indicates the oil in the
oil tank is at the reserve level (about 1/4 full).
The EMM will initiate the following failsafe ac-
tions:
• activate the display warning or LOW OIL in-
dicator
Fill the oil tank with recommended outboard
oil soon to avoid emptying the tank. See Fill-
ing the On-Engine Oil Tank on page 15.
There is approximately one-hour of wide-
open-throttle running time when the reserve
oil level is reached.
NO OIL
The NO OIL warning indicates there is an oil
delivery problem. The EMM will initiate the fol-
lowing failsafe actions:
• activate the display warning or NO OIL indi-
cator
• activate S.A.F.E. mode
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.
Your outboard is designed to run in S.A.F.E.
mode at reduced speed for up to 5 hours in
the event you run out of oil. Refill the oil tank.
conditions,
the
After 5 hours, the EMM will activate SHUT
DOWN mode and set Fault Code 33; Critical
NO OIL.
IMPORTANT: If the outboard enters SHUT
DOWN mode, refill the oil tank. Then prime oil
system. See Priming the Oil System on
page 15.
TEMP or HOT
The TEMP warning indicates the engine is
overheating. Depending on the severity of the
overheating, the EMM may initiate one or
more of the following failsafe actions:
• activate the TEMP warning or HOT indicator
• activate S.A.F.E. mode
• activate shut down
If the TEMP warning activates, see Trouble-
shooting on page 46.
CHECK ENGINE
The CHECK ENGINE warning indicates an
abnormal engine condition. Depending on the
severity of the condition, the EMM may initiate
any of the following failsafe actions:
• activate the display warning or CHECK
ENGINE indicator
• activate S.A.F.E. mode
• activate shut down
If the CHECK ENGINE warning activates, see
Troubleshooting on page 46.
WARNING
If the outboard shuts OFF and the
"CHECK ENGINE" indicator is flashing,
the outboard cannot be restarted. A haz-
ardous fuel condition may exist.
Seek assistance to return to port. Seek
service from an authorized Evinrude
dealer, repair shop, or person of your
own choosing for maintenance, repair, or
replacement.
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