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COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE TEMPERATURE CHECK
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ENGINE TEMPERATURE
CHECK
IMPORTANT: The engine temperatures listed
below are based on an intake water temperature
of 70° ± 10°F (21° ± 3°C).
Install correct test propeller and place outboard in
a test tank or in the water. Start outboard and run
at 3000 RPM in FORWARD gear for at least five
minutes. Remember, running outboards at high
speeds in test tanks may disrupt water flow to
gearcase water intakes. Make sure the outboard
has adequate water flow.
Reduce speed to IDLE for five minutes. Check
IDLE operating temperature.
Increase speed to 5000 RPM and check tempera-
ture.
Check temperature on both sides of powerhead.
If engine temperature is not within range, trouble-
shoot cooling system.
If engine temperature tests within range, but the
SystemCheck gauge indicates a “WATER TEMP”
warning, refer to WATER TEMP/ HOT Circuit
Test on p. 149.
Software Method
Use Evinrude Diagnostics software to read tem-
perature displays.
Typical temperature displays at IDLE speed
should be 160°F ± 20°F (71°C ± 11°C).
Typical temperature displays at WOT speed
should be 120°F ± 20°F (50°C ± 11°C).
Operating temperature must not exceed 194°F
(90°C).
Pyrometer Method
Use a Temperature Gun, P/N 772018, or a digital
pyrometer to measure the outboard’s operating
temperature.
Measure temperature of the thermostat housing at
the top of cylinder head. Check temperature on
both sides of powerhead.
CAUTION
When servicing the propeller, always shift
the outboard to NEUTRAL, turn the key
switch OFF, and twist and remove all
spark plug leads so the engine cannot be
started accidentally.
Engine Monitor Screen 005141
Temperature Gun, P/N 772018 005389
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