dyeguy1212
Well-known member
So my motor started beeping at the ignition, and according to the manual its a low oil warning (2 stroke oil injected). Filled it up (it was 3/4 full), and it does it for the first 2 minutes or so, then stops. Then it'll randomly choose when it wants to start beeping again.
Supposedly the sensor is for oil level only, NOT beeping because the motor isn't getting oil (it has no way of knowing). I fished all day and the oil level dropped plenty, so I know the motor is getting oil. No matter what the level in the reservoir, it wants to beep.
I guess the next step is to pre mix, and take off the hose that sprays oil into the carb, and test just how much is getting pumped. As long as it's enough, I'd have to say its safe to use, and it's just a faulty sensor, or warning beeper. As this point, I'd just disconnect the beeper and make sure I don't over heat it, because the same beeper is used for both warning systems.
Any thoughts?
Its a 93 Mariner 40 HP Magnum by the way.
Supposedly the sensor is for oil level only, NOT beeping because the motor isn't getting oil (it has no way of knowing). I fished all day and the oil level dropped plenty, so I know the motor is getting oil. No matter what the level in the reservoir, it wants to beep.
I guess the next step is to pre mix, and take off the hose that sprays oil into the carb, and test just how much is getting pumped. As long as it's enough, I'd have to say its safe to use, and it's just a faulty sensor, or warning beeper. As this point, I'd just disconnect the beeper and make sure I don't over heat it, because the same beeper is used for both warning systems.
Any thoughts?
Its a 93 Mariner 40 HP Magnum by the way.