18 - Engine Monitoring
ENGINE MONITORING
IMPORTANT: Your outboard must be equipped
with the
SystemCheck™
engine monitor. Operating
your outboard without the
SystemCheck
engine
monitor will void your warranty for failures related to
the functions monitored on your engine.
When you turn the key switch ON, the
System-
Check
engine monitor horn performs a self-test by
sounding a 1/2-second beep. The gauge self-tests
by turning the warning lights on, then off in se-
quence. During engine start-up, pause with the key
switch in the ON position to observe the horn and
gauge perform the self-test. If the self-test does not
happen as stated, see your Dealer.
The
SystemCheck
engine monitor alerts the opera-
tor with a 10-second beep of the horn and a warning
light on the gauge when certain engine problems
occur. The appropriate warning light will stay on
until the problem is corrected or the key switch
is turned OFF.
If the engine management module (
EMM
) senses
that the problem could cause permanent engine
damage, it will also limit engine speed to 1200
RPM. This additional protection feature is referred
to as
S.L.O.W.
™ If the engine was running faster
than 1200 RPM when the
S.L.O.W
. system activat-
ed, it will shake noticeably. Under certain operating
conditions the
EMM
will shut OFF the engine.
1.
SystemCheck
gauge
2.
SystemCheck
gauge with tachometer
“NO OIL”
There is an oil delivery problem. Serious engine
damage can occur quickly. The
EMM
will activate
S.L.O.W.
If the oil tank is empty, add the recommended oil.
If the oil tank is not empty, seek assistance and/or
return to safe harbor. DO NOT exceed 1000 RPM.
See your Dealer.
“WATER TEMP” or “HOT”
The engine is overheating. Serious engine damage
can occur quickly. The
EMM
will activate
S.L.O.W.
Under certain conditions the
EMM
will shut OFF the
engine.
A continuous “WATER TEMP” or “HOT” light with
S.L.O.W.
— The
EMM
has identified an overheat-
ing condition. Shut OFF the engine and refer imme-
diately to Engine Overheating.
A flashing “WATER TEMP” or “HOT” light — The
EMM
has identified a progressive overheating con-
dition. The engine will shut OFF and will not restart
until the engine cools.
CAUTION
In the
S.L.O.W.
mode, the engine speed is
limited. Under certain conditions, the
engine’s limited speed may reduce maneu-
verability of your boat.
If the
S.L.O.W.
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.
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