Troubleshooting - Evinrude E-TEC G2 Manual

SYMPTOM
Warning system activates the
TEMP warning
Warning system activates the
CHECK ENGINE warning
Starter motor will not operate
Engine will not start

Troubleshooting

POSSIBLE CAUSE
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 condition still exists, the engine will operate
in "get home" mode. Return to harbor immediately.
• See S.A.F.E. Reset on page 64.
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 immediately.
• See S.A.F.E. Reset on page 64.
• See the Service Note on page 64.
S.A.F.E. protection mode activated with a continuous
indicator —
The EMM has identified a problem with the outboard.
• Seek assistance and/or return to harbor.
• See the Service Note on page 64.
A continuous indicator without S.A.F.E. mode —
The EMM has identified a problem that should be
addressed as soon as practical to avoid operational
difficulties. See the Service Note on page 64.
Shut-down mode activated with a flashing indicator —
The EMM has identified an abnormal operating
condition related to the fuel system.
• The engine will shut OFF and cannot be restarted.
• Seek assistance and/or return to harbor.
• See the Service Note on page 64.
• Shift handle not in NEUTRAL.
• Fuse blown.
• Battery is dead.
• Not following starting instructions. Refer to
Engine Starting / Stopping - Remote Control
on page 29.
Models
• 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
55.
• Spark plugs improperly gapped, carboned,
burned, or wet.
on page 23.
Service
on page
63