Diagnostic
Engine overheating
Cause: Outboard trimmed out too far, raising cooling water intake holes above the waterline Test: Verify cooling water intake holes are below waterline at current trim angle
Diagnostic
Cause: Outboard trimmed out too far, raising cooling water intake holes above the waterline Test: Verify cooling water intake holes are below waterline at current trim angle
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Ask Boat Guru about thisSpec · below 2000 RPM conditions={"mode":"Shallow water operation","note":"Reduce engine speed below 2000 RPM before tilting outboard up"}
Procedure · 1. Check if the exhaust relief hole on the outboard is submerged when the engine is trimmed full in while running at idle speed. WARNING: Submerged exhaust relief hole may result in exhaust restriction, rough idle, ex...
Spec · 2000 RPM conditions={"mode":"Shallow water operation","note":"If engine speed exceeds 2000 RPM, outboard will automatically return down to maximum trim range"}
Procedure · 1. Reduce engine speed below 2000 RPM. 2. Tilt the outboard up. Make sure all water intake holes stay submerged at all times. 3. Operate the engine at slow speed only. If engine speed exceeds 2000 RPM, the outboard wi...
Diagnostic · Cause: Water pump failure or blockage in cooling system resulting in no coolant flow Test: Verify steady stream of water from water pump indicator hole