Tilt Circuit: Tilt circuit preset pressure limit exceeded at approximate engine speed

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• Shallow Water / Tilt Range Operation

  Procedure · 1. Reduce the engine speed below 2000 RPM. WARNING: Operating the engine with the outboard in the tilt range can damage the engine or the transom. Do not exceed 2000 RPM. 2. Tilt the outboard up. Verify all of the coo...

• Overspeed Rev Limit - Overspeed rev limit reached – ignition cut to specific cylinders, then all cylinders

  Diagnostic · Cause: Engine RPM at or exceeding overspeed limit set in PCM Test: Monitor RPM against specification; no audible warning during overspeed limit activation

• Engine / Power Trim System: Shallow water operation max engine speed

  Spec · 2000 RPM conditions={"operation":"Shallow water tilt mode","note":"If engine speed exceeds 2000 RPM, outboard will automatically return down to maximum trim range"}

• Shallow Water Operation

  Procedure · 1. Reduce engine speed below 2000 RPM. 2. Tilt the outboard up. Make sure all water intake holes stay submerged at all times. WARNING: Ensure all water intake holes remain submerged at all times to prevent engine dama...

• Water pump or gearcase component damage in freezing conditions

  Diagnostic · Cause: Trapped water in the gearcase freezing when outboard is tilted up in freezing temperatures