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ENGINE OVERHEATING
IMPORTANT: Do not run your outboard—
even for a brief start-up—without supplying
water to it. Refer to
Flushing on page 50.
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.
1. Water intake screens
2. Water pump indicator
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.
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To RESET the system:
• 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.
3) Tilt the outboard up.
4) Clean the intake screens of any blockage.
5) Clean the water pump indicator of any
blockage.
6) Lower the outboard.
7) Restart the engine and run at idle.
IF cleaning the screens and indicator does
not restore the water pump indicator’s steady
discharge, the engine will operate only in “get
home” mode. Return to harbor immediately.
See your Dealer.
IF cleaning the screens and indicator does
restore the water pump indicator’s steady
discharge, you might have to run for two min-
utes in NEUTRAL to allow the engine to cool.
IMPORTANT: If cooling is not restored, the
EMM will identify a progressive overheating
condition and shut off the engine. The engine
will not restart until the engine is allowed to
cool.
After any overheat causing engine shutdown,
see your Dealer for:
• Inspection of the water pump for excessive
wear or damage.
• Inspection of the thermostats.
IMPORTANT: Although the S.A.F.E. mode
can help prevent engine damage, it does not
guarantee you can run your engine indefinite-
ly without engine damage.