Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
LIGHT GOES
OFF AND
ENGINE SPEED IS LIMITED
Side-Mount Type
Panel-Mount/Top-Mount Types
If oil pressure becomes low, the
green indicator light will go off, and
the engine protection system will
limit engine speed. If you are at
cruising speed, engine speed will
decrease gradually.
Oil pressure indicator is also
equipped with a buzzer that sounds
when the green indicator light goes
off.
Low oil pressure may be the result
of
a low engine oil level, or there may
be a problem with the engine
lubrication system.
If the throttle is closed suddenly after
full throttle operation, engine speed
may drop below the specified idle
rpm, and that could activate the
engine protection system
momentarily.
If low oil pressure activates the
engine protection system, stop the
engine, check the engine oil level (p.
60 ), and add oil if needed.
With the engine oil at the
recommended level, restart the
engine. If the lubrication system is
OK, the green indicator light should
come
on within 30 seconds, and the
engine will respond normally to
throttle control lever operation.
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 Honda marine dealer.
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