Engine Monitoring; Speed Adjusting Failsafe Electronics - BRP Evinrude E-TEC 40 Operator's Manual

Using Your Evinrude E-TEC Outboard
IMPORTANT: All outboards, except tiller
steering models, must be equipped with an
engine monitoring system such as ICON Pro,
SystemCheck, or equivalent. Operating your
outboard without an engine monitor will void
your warranty for failures related to monitored
functions.
The engine monitoring system provides en-
gine operating information and alerts you of
abnormal conditions that could damage your
outboard. The monitoring system consists of
a dash-mounted display or gauge, sensors on
the engine and oil tank, and related wiring. A
warning horn is an OPTIONAL accessory and
SHOULD be ordered separately.
The system is compatible with the Evinrude
Modular Wiring System (MWS) or can be con-
nected to other NMEA 2000 compliant CAN-
bus instruments.
Gauges
Gauges are available in several styles, such
as a digital LCD displays or a basic System-
Check gauge.
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1. Typical SystemCheck gauge
2. Typical ICON Pro Digital gauge
System Self-Test
During engine start-up, pause with the key
switch in the ON position.
The SystemCheck gauge
SystemCheck —
indicator lights turn on simultaneously, then
off in sequence. If equipped with an OPTION-
AL warning horn, the SystemCheck monitor
sounds a beep.
The ICON system self-tests by
ICON —
sounding a beep. The ICON tachometer and
speedometer LCD screens display SELF
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TEST MODE IN OPERATION. When the self
test is complete, the gauges will beep a final
time and then display SELF TEST COM-
PLETE!
IMPORTANT: If the self-test does not happen
as stated, see your Dealer.
Engine Monitor Warnings
Engine monitor system warnings activate the
appropriate warning for a minimum of 30 sec-
onds, or until alarm is acknowledged. If the
failure is momentary (for example, oil moving
in the tank), the engine monitor gauge light or
display may remain ON for a full 30 seconds
before going out. If the unsafe operating con-
dition continues, a light or display remains ON
until the key is turned OFF or the failure is cor-
rected.
The warning will reoccur at the next startup if
the problem is not corrected.
S.A.F.E. – Speed Adjusting Fail-
safe Electronics
WARNING
In the S.A.F.E. mode, engine speed is
limited. Under certain conditions, the
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, engine shutoff,
and/or reduced maneuverability may be
imminent.
If the EMM senses a problem could cause
permanent engine damage, it will limit engine
speed to 1200 RPM. This additional protec-
tion feature is referred to as S.A.F.E. (Speed
Adjusting Failsafe Electronics).
If the engine was running faster than 1200
RPM when the S.A.F.E. mode activated, it will
shake noticeably.
Under certain operating conditions the EMM
will shut OFF the engine.