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WATER SEPARATOR BUZZER SOUNDS
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
If the engine is stopped after running at full throttle, and then restarted soon afterward, that could activate the engine protection system momentarily.
If overheating activates the engine protection system, idle the engine in neutral, and check the cooling system indicator.
If water is flowing from the cooling system indicator, continue idling for 30 seconds. If the cooling system is OK, the overheat indicator should go off within 30 seconds, and the engine will respond normally to throttle control lever operation. If there is no water flowing from the cooling system indicator, stop the engine and check the discharge port first then tilt the outboard motor to inspect the water intake screens. If clogged, clean the water intake screens, return the outboard motor to the running position, restart the engine, and check the cooling system indicator again.
If there is still no water flowing from the cooling system indicator, or if the engine protection system remains activated after 30 seconds, return to the nearest boat landing, and have the outboard motor inspected by an authorized TOHATSU dealer.
WATER SEPARATOR
When the water separator buzzer sounds (a rapid, repeating signal):
Check the water separator for water contamination. If water is present, stop the engine, and clean the water separator following the instructions on page 76, or consult with an authorized TOHATSU dealer.
