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Name:	classic22 -	Reply
Subject:	Outboard Motor Question
Date:	3/31/2008 3:59:57 PM

Can anyone tell me what it means when I crank up my outboard motor (1997 Evinrude 112 HP) and it keeps making a solid beeping noise. The motor cranks up with no trouble..any idea what this is warning me off? Any help would be greatly appreciated..Thanks!

Name:	rude evin -	Reply
Subject:	Outboard Motor Question
Date:	3/31/2008 4:17:48 PM

Don't know , but recommend you call Mitchell Marine and speak with Joe Mitchell..........good folks.

Name:	rude evin -	Reply
Subject:	Outboard Motor Question
Date:	3/31/2008 4:19:00 PM

And they carry/work on Evinrude's.........334-857-2934

Name:	Blue Creeker -	Reply
Subject:	Most likely...
Date:	3/31/2008 5:45:55 PM

...oil related.

Name:	dmp -	Reply
Subject:	Outboard Motor Question
Date:	3/31/2008 6:19:29 PM

I'm not familiar with that particular engine, but that beep is usually either a water pressure sensor or, as previously mentioned, an oil injection problem (or related sensor). Keep in mind it could just be a sensor problem and not a "real" problem.

Most outboards have a pitot outlet to indicate proper water flow. Always ck for that. If it is oil related you could always run a 50:1 mix until you diagnose so as to not damage your engine. You might "Google" some outboard repair forums for more info.

Good luck.

Name:	BigFoot -	Reply
Subject:	Outboard Motor Question
Date:	3/31/2008 8:08:05 PM

I think you have gotten some good advice.....look inside cowling also for extreme dirt dauber activity...those little critters can shut down a good outboard...

Name:	classic22 -	Reply
Subject:	Outboard Motor Question
Date:	3/31/2008 9:42:16 PM

I finally got it to quit beeping..low on oil!...thanks for all the tips guy..I'm not a complete idiot, just a new boat and not like my old ones..Thanks!!

Name:	CAT BOAT -	Reply
Subject:	Outboard Motor Question
Date:	3/31/2008 10:17:51 PM

WHEW............

Name:	Pontoonfisher -	Reply
Subject:	Outboard Motor Question
Date:	4/1/2008 7:12:12 AM

Nice to know the alarms actually work. I have never had an alarm go off on one of my outboards and I was beginning to wonder if they even work.

Name:	Osms -	Reply
Subject:	Outboard Motor Question
Date:	4/1/2008 8:10:06 AM

OMC and Mercury both have a terrible reputation for oil pump gears going out and burning up the power heads. Wish someone had advised me to mix gas and oil in older outboards--had a boat with twin outboards running at speed; one outboard burned up because the oil pump gear destroyed itself, and I never heard the alarm. Save yourself $2 - $3,000, mix your oil and gas in your gas tank on older ('80s - '90s) outboards.

Name:	sanPantoon -	Reply
Subject:	Outboard Motor Question
Date:	4/1/2008 10:20:18 AM

On that note, if you do mix and bypass the injector would you leave your resevoir empty or is there a process to disconnect the oil injector. I have a 90 horse 95 model merc.

Name:	Osms -	Reply
Subject:	Outboard Motor Question
Date:	4/2/2008 7:59:39 PM

Better ask someone like Catboat that question.

Name:	NautiMinded -	Reply
Subject:	Outboard Motor Question
Date:	4/2/2008 11:49:52 PM

You must be a single gentleman. It means it is angry...that's a warning signal. Quit pi$$ing it off before it blows. It's nice enough to warn you!

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