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Outboard overheating?

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An overheating alarm needs attention. Shut the engine down when it is safe to do so and follow your engine manual. Let it cool before inspecting; do not keep running it to test a missing water stream.

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Engine stopped: what did you observe?

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Describe the alarm, temperature indication and when it appeared.

What changed before it happened?

Recent maintenance, debris, shallow water or a change in the cooling-water stream.

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