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15. TROUBLESHOOTING. TOHATSU BFT 115A, BFT 150A
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36ZX1T120_EN.book Page 114 Tuesday, November 28, 2017 4:48 PM
15. TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING SYSTEM COMES ON
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Overheat warning system comes on:
• Overheat indicator comes on.
• Overheat warning buzzer sounds.
• Engine speed decreases and stops at last.
• Engine speed cannot be increased by opening the throttle.
• Engine will stop in 20 seconds after engine speed is limited.
Cooling water intake port clogged.
Spark plug has improper heat range.
• Faulty water pump.
• Thermostat clogged.
• Faulty thermostat.
• Cooling water passage clogged.
• Exhaust gas invades cooling system.
Oil pressure warning system comes on:
• Oil pressure indicator does not come on.
• Oil pressure warning buzzer sounds.
• Engine speed decreases.
• Engine speed cannot be increased by opening the throttle.
Shortage of engine oil
Improper engine oil is used.
REMEDY
Clean the cooling water intake port.
Replace the spark plug
(see page 89 – 93).
Consult with an authorized
TOHATSU outboard motor dealer.
Add engine oil to the specified level
(see page 41).
Change the engine oil
(see page 87).
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SYMPTOM
Water separator warning system comes on:
• Water separator warning buzzer sounds.
PGM-FI warning system comes on:
• PGM-FI indicator comes on.
• PGM-FI warning buzzer sounds intermittently.
ACG warning system comes on:
• ACG indicator comes on.
• ACG warning buzzer sounds intermittently.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Water is accumulated in the water separator.
PGM-FI warning system is faulty.
Battery voltage is too high or low.
Faulty ACG.
TROUBLESHOOTING
REMEDY
Clean the water separator (see page
99).
Check the fuel tank and fuel line for water accumulation. If the buzzer sounds again, consult with an authorized TOHATSU outboard motor dealer.
Consult with an authorized
TOHATSU outboard motor dealer.
Check the battery
(see page 47, 102).
Consult with an authorized
TOHATSU outboard motor dealer.
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Table of contents
- 8 1. SAFETY
- 8 SAFETY INFORMATION
- 10 2. SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
- 12 3. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
- 16 4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES
- 16 Remote Control Lever
- 16 R1 type
- 17 R2 type
- 18 R3 type
- 19 Neutral Release Lever
- 19 Engine Switch
- 20 Fast Idle Lever/Fast Idle Button
- 21 PGM-FI Indicator/Buzzer
- 21 ACG Indicator/Buzzer
- 22 Oil Pressure Indicator/Buzzer
- 22 Overheat Indicator/Buzzer
- 22 Water Separator Buzzer
- 23 Power Trim/Tilt Switch
- 24 Trim Meter (optional equipment)
- 24 Power Tilt Switch (outboard motor pan)
- 25 TRL (Trolling) Control Switch
- 25 Manual Relief Valve
- 26 Emergency Stop Switch
- 26 Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard/Clip
- 27 Spare Emergency Stop Switch Clip (optional equipment)
- 28 Tilt Lock Lever
- 28 Trim Tab
- 28 Anode
- 29 Cooling Water Check Hole
- 29 Cooling Water Intake Port
- 29 Engine Cover Latch
- 30 Tachometer (optional equipment)
- 30 NMEA Interface Coupler
- 30 Operating Hour Notification System
- 33 5. INSTALLATION
- 33 Transom Height
- 34 Location
- 34 Installation Height
- 35 Outboard Motor Installation
- 36 Outboard Motor Angle Inspection (Cruising)
- 37 Battery Connections
- 39 Remote Control Installation (optional equipment)
- 40 Remote Control Box Location
- 40 Remote Control Cable Length
- 41 Propeller Selection
- 41 Fuel Line Connection
- 42 6. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
- 42 Engine Cover Removal/Installation
- 43 Engine Oil
- 46 GASOLINE CONTAINING ALCOHOL
- 47 Propeller and Cotter Pin Inspection
- 48 Remote Control Lever Friction
- 48 Water Separator
- 49 Battery
- 50 Other Checks
- 51 7. STARTING THE ENGINE
- 51 Fuel Priming
- 51 Starting the Engine
- 51 R1 type
- 55 R2, R3 types
- 59 8. OPERATION
- 59 Break-in Procedure
- 60 Gear Shifting
- 60 R1 type
- 61 R2 type
- 62 R3 type
- 63 Cruising
- 65 TRL (Trolling) Control Switch
- 66 Trimming the Outboard Motor
- 68 Trim Meter (optional equipment)
- 69 Tilting the Outboard Motor
- 70 Moorage
- 71 Power Tilt Switch (outboard motor pan)
- 72 Manual Relief Valve
- 73 Trim Tab Adjustment
- 74 Engine Protection System
- 74 PGM-FI and ACG Warning Systems
- 78 Over-rev Limiter
- 78 Anodes
- 78 Shallow Water Operation
- 79 Multiple Outboard Motors
- 80 9. STOPPING THE ENGINE
- 80 Emergency Engine Stop
- 80 Normal Engine Stop
- 82 10. TRANSPORTING
- 82 Fuel Line Disconnection
- 82 Transporting
- 83 Trailering
- 84 11. CLEANING AND FLUSHING
- 85 12. MAINTENANCE
- 86 Tool Kit and Owner’s Manual
- 86 Spare Emergency Stop Switch Clip (optional equipment)
- 87 Maintenance Schedule
- 89 Engine Oil
- 91 Spark Plugs
- 96 Lubrication
- 98 Fuel Filter
- 101 Water Separator
- 103 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
- 104 Battery
- 107 Main Fuse
- 107 ACG Fuse
- 108 Propeller
- 109 Submerged Outboard Motor
- 111 13. STORAGE
- 111 Vapor Separator Draining
- 112 Engine Oil
- 113 Battery Storage
- 114 Outboard Motor Position
- 115 14. DISPOSAL
- 116 15. TROUBLESHOOTING
- 118 16. SPECIFICATIONS
- 121 CONTENT OUTLINE
- 126 18. INDEX