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Trouble Recovery
NOTE:
When the engine does not start with this pro-
cedure, see page 65.
EMU29670
Engine fails to operate
EMU29691
Ignition system malfunction
If the battery voltage is low or in the unlikely
event of an ignition system malfunction, the
engine speed may become erratic or the en-
gine may stop. In such a situation, follow the
procedure below.
1.
Remove the CDI unit cover or electrical
cover, if equipped.
1. CDI unit
2. Emergency connector
2.
Disconnect the yellow cord (emergency
circuit) of the CDI unit to return to port.
EWM00350
WARNING
When the yellow cord is disconnected,
the idle and low speeds are slightly high-
er than normal. Use care when starting off
or stopping.
ECM00380
CAUTION:
Follow this procedure only in an emer-
gency and just long enough to return to
port for repairs.
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ZMU04213
EMU29741
Low oil level warning activates
If the oil level is allowed to drop too low, the
red segment will appear on the oil level indi-
cator, the buzzer will sound, and engine
speed will be limited to about 2000 r/min. If
this happens, a reserve amount of oil can be
pumped from the remote oil tank to the en-
gine oil tank using the emergency switch.
EWM01050
WARNING
Be sure to stop the engine before per-
forming this procedure.
ECM00900
CAUTION:
If the emergency switch is held up too
G
long, too much oil will be pumped into
the engine oil tank, overflowing it. Re-
lease the switch when oil reaches the
upper level line on the engine oil tank.
Do not use this emergency procedure
G
unless the oil level warning indicators
are working.
1.
Remove the top cowling.
2.
Turn on the main switch.
OFF
3.
Lift the emergency switch to pump re-
serve oil into the engine oil tank from the
remote oil tank.
ON START
ZMU01906
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