Engine control system
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EMU26806
Alert system
NOTICE
ECM00093
Do not continue to operate the engine if an alert device
has activated. Consult your Yamaha dealer if the prob-
lem cannot be located and corrected.
EMU47360
Helm Master control system alert
The Helm Master control system alert information is dis-
played on the CL7 Display.
For more information, see the CL7 Display owner’s manual.
EMU35186
Digital Electronic Control alert
If during operation of the outboard motor any communica-
tion troubles between the digital electronic control and the
outboard motor occur, the alert indicator will light. Even if
there is no symptom of trouble with shifting or throttle, get
back to the port soon and have a Yamaha dealer inspect or
repair the outboard motor.
EMU47381
Overheat alert
This outboard motor has an overheat alert system. If the en-
gine temperature rises too high, the alert system will acti-
vate.
The engine speed will automatically decrease to about
2000–3500 r/min.
The overheat-alert indicator will come on or blink.
The pop-up window will appear on the Multi-Display.
The buzzer will sound. (The device that produces the
sound may be different depending on the equipment in-
stalled on the boat.)
Illustration showing an example of the possible buzzer
location
If the alert system has activated, stop the engine and check
the cooling water inlets.
Check the trim angle to be sure that the cooling water in-
lets are submerged.
Check the cooling water inlets for clogging.
Multiple-engine users
If the overheat alert system of one outboard motor activates,
the engine will slow down.
To turn off the alert activation on the outboard motors not af-
fected by overheating
1.
Turn the main switch to “
” (off) for the overheating
outboard motor.
1. Digital electronic control-alert indicator
1
1
1
Confirm
Stop engine.
Check cooling water inlet for clogs.
OVERHEAT
1. Cooling water inlet
1. Cooling water inlet
1. Main switch
1
1
ON
OFF
START
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