How to Troubleshoot a Yamaha Outboard Alarm

The Yamaha outboard alarm system can fail just like any other system on your outboard. Troubleshooting the alarm system includes making sure the horn associated with the alarm works, making sure the warning light comes on and the horn sounds when the oil level drops below acceptable levels and ensuring the warning sounds if the engine overheats. You can even perform the alarm system tests while you are boating

Things You'll Need

  • Clean container
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Instructions

    • 1

      Turn the ignition key to the start position and pull the safety lanyard. If the horn is operative, it will sound.

    • 2

      Disconnect the pink lead and black lead from the temperature warning sensor on the powerhead. Plug the black lead into the socket for the pink lead. The temperature warning icon should flash and the horn should sound.

    • 3

      Place a clean container large enough to hold the contents of the engine's oil reservoir below the oil reservoir. Remove the glass sight tube from the oil reservoir and drain the reservoir into the container.

    • 4

      Start the engine. When the oil goes below the "Add Oil" level, the alarm should sound. Turn the engine off when the alarm sounds, to avoid operating the engine with low oil.