90 johnson engine alarm

[cisnet]

I have a 90 60hp johnson outboard with OMC controls the alarm went off last time I used it and it shut down I let it sit for a bit alarm went off and it started fine it seems to be getting oil and not hot went I took cover off? What cause alarms? never had boat with that before?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 90 johnson engine alarm

what alarm?
J/E Alarms

low oil alarm is a beep every 30 seconds. beep......................beep...................

no oil alarm is a beep every 1/2 second or so.beep,beep,beep

overheat and fuel restriction alarm is a constant beep.beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep

 

[ezeke]

Re: 90 johnson engine alarm

Continuous horn = overheat

Continuous short beeps = no oil

Short beeps every 20 to 40 seconds = low oil

Some motors have been set up with vacuum switch for fuel obstruction alarm; that will also sound a continuous horn alarm if so equipped.

 

[cisnet]

Re: 90 johnson engine alarm

it was a constant sound much like a fire alarm.... but i shut it down right away took hood off and nothing seemed hot?? But it did fire back up after 15mins or so. I trolled with it for a few hours at 3mph is that too slow for the motor? would that cause it to overheat?

 

[ezeke]

Re: 90 johnson engine alarm

It probably shut down from overheating and binding. You should do the following:

1. Check compression,
2. Service your waterpump
3. Service your thermostats
4. Check your sparkplugs for signs of water intrusion.