3-38 ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE CAUTION SYSTEM
CONDITION 1:
System activated when battery voltage decreases to less than 9 volts for 30 seconds.
CONDITION 2:
System activated if battery voltage is less than 2 V for more than 2 seconds with the ignition switch turned
“ON” and engine not running.
ACTION:
RESET:
CONDITION 1:
This caution system is automatically reset when battery voltage increases to more than 9 volts. Refrain from
using electrical equipment requiring high amperage such as hydraulic trim tabs, hydraulic jack plate, etc.
after this caution is activated.
CONDITION 2:
For the caution system to engage under this condition possibilities such as deteriorated battery, poor battery
cable connection, battery switch in OFF condition, etc. must be inspected.
To cancel the caution system activation for these conditions, check all power source related items and elim-
inate the problem.
Engine speed No engine speed limiter is activated.
Caution lamp “CHECK ENGINE” lamp lights continuously.
Caution buzzer Sounds in a series of long (1.5 sec) beeps.