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ENGINE MONITORING
S.A.F.E. ENGINE SYSTEM
This outboard is equipped with Speed Adjust-
ing Failsafe Electronics ( S.A.F.E .).
S.A.F.E. is an engine warning system con-
trolled by the Engine Management Module
( EMM ). The EMM monitors engine sensors. If
conditions which could cause permanent en-
gine damage exist, the EMM limits engine
speed to 1200 RPM.
If engine is in
S.A.F.E . mode, the outboard will
shake noticeably when accelerated above
1200 RPM.
For additional protection during severe oper-
ating conditions the EMM will shut OFF the
engine.
The EMM activates S.A.F.E . mode for:
• NO OIL warning; indicates a nearly empty
oil tank. Refer to Filling the Oil Tank and
Priming the Oil System on page 20.
• OVERHEAT warning; indicates an engine
or EMM overheat condition. Refer to En-
gine Overheating on page 43.
• FAULT warning; indicates a problem exists.
The EMM has identified a problem with the
outboard. Seek assistance and/or return to
harbor immediately. See your Dealer.
ENGINE OVERHEATING
Do not run your outboard—
even for a brief start-up—without supply-
ing water to it. Refer to Flushing on page
54.
While boating, the outboard’s water intakes
must stay completely submerged and unob-
structed. Observe proper transom height and
tilt angle. While the outboard is running, the
outboard’s water pump indicator must dis-
charge a steady stream of water. Check the
indicator often, especially when operating in
weeds, muddy and debris-laden water, and at
extreme trim angles.
If the engine overheats, the S.A.F.E. (Speed
Adjusting Failsafe Electronics) mode will im-
mediately limit the engine’s speed to 1200
RPM. If the engine was running faster than
1200 RPM when the S.A.F.E. mode activat-
ed, it will shake noticeably. The protection
system must be RESET before the engine will
operate at speeds over 1200 RPM. Under
certain conditions the EMM will shut off the
engine.
To RESET the system after an overheat:
• The engine must be shut off and the cooling
temperature restored.
IF the S.A.F.E. mode activates and the
stream from the water pump indicator be-
comes intermittent or stops, reduce speed to
idle and:
1) Shift to NEUTRAL.
2) SHUT OFF the engine.
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WARNING
In the S.A.F.E. mode, the engine speed is
limited. Under certain conditions, the
engine’s limited speed may reduce
maneuverability of your boat.
If the
S.A.F.E. 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.
1. Water intake screens
2. Water pump indicator 007031
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