Troubleshooting - Evinrude E-TEC G2 Operator's Manual

Maintenance
SYMPTOM
Starter motor will not
operate
Engine will not start
Run Quality /
Engine will not idle
properly
Run Quality /
Engine loses power
Engine runs, but
makes little or no
progress
Warning system
activates the TEMP
warning
46

Troubleshooting

POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Shift handle not in NEUTRAL.
• Fuse blown.
• Battery switch is in OFF position.
• Battery is dead.
• Flashing "NEUTRAL" LED indicator on remote control, refer to
Emergency Start Procedure on page 46
• Not following starting instructions. Refer to Engine Starting /
Stopping on page 19.
• Fuel system not primed after running out of fuel. Refer to
Operation on page 19.
• Fuel tank empty.
• Fuel hose kinked.
• Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
• Fuel filter obstructed.
• Spark plugs incorrect. Refer to Service on page 41.
• Spark plugs improperly gapped, carboned, burned, or wet.
• Flashing "Check Engine" or "Chk Eng" indicator, refer to Engine
Monitoring on page 30.
• Debris on propeller.
• Spark plugs damaged or incorrect. Refer to Service on page 41.
• Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
• S.A.F.E. protection mode activated. Review warning system
information elsewhere in this chart. Also refer to Engine
Monitoring on page 30.
• Water intakes obstructed and cooling system not operating
correctly. Refer to Special Operating Conditions on page 32.
• Spark plugs damaged or incorrect. Refer to Service on page 41.
• Fuel filter obstructed.
• Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
• Oiling system malfunction.
• Throttle needs to be reset, refer to Operation on page 19.
• Propeller hub loose, slipping.
• Propeller blades bent or missing.
• Propeller fouled with debris.
S.A.F.E. protection mode activated with a continuous indicator —
The EMM has identified an overheating condition.
• Check the water pump indicator for a steady stream of water.
Shut OFF the engine.
• Clear the water intake screens of any debris. If the overheat con-
dition still exists, the engine will operate in "get home" mode. Re-
turn to harbor immediately.
• See S.A.F.E. Reset on page 47.
S.A.F.E. protection mode activated with a flashing indicator —
The EMM has identified a damaging overheating condition. The
engine will not operate.
• Allow the engine to cool for 20 minutes and return to harbor.
• See S.A.F.E. Reset on page 47.
• See the Service Note on page 48.