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"I have two 225HP 4-strokes wi
"I have two 225HP 4-strokes with about 100 hours on them. Recently, I began experiencing a problem with both engines. After running the outboard at idle RPM for about 1-2 minutes, I will get an audible alarm (one second beep on / on second off) and a visual "check engine" light illuminates. This problem is not limited to either engine, it happens with both (albeit at different times for each engine). If I keep the RPMs above 1000, the problem never occurs. I have taken my Racor (S3232) out of the line and connected fuel directly to the tank, and still experience the problem. I have also checked the oil and added a quart for good measure. Are there any other thoughts on a likely culprit? Because this is affecting both engines, I am guessing it is something to do with fuel or electricity, rather than a mechanical problem. The engines are only 1 year old, and the boat is new -- I don't think I have the "ethanol gumming up your engines" problem as I don't believe this boat has ever seen anything other than E10 gasoline. Ideas?
-angus"
"I have two 225HP 4-strokes with about 100 hours on them. Recently, I began experiencing a problem with both engines. After running the outboard at idle RPM for about 1-2 minutes, I will get an audible alarm (one second beep on / on second off) and a visual "check engine" light illuminates. This problem is not limited to either engine, it happens with both (albeit at different times for each engine). If I keep the RPMs above 1000, the problem never occurs. I have taken my Racor (S3232) out of the line and connected fuel directly to the tank, and still experience the problem. I have also checked the oil and added a quart for good measure. Are there any other thoughts on a likely culprit? Because this is affecting both engines, I am guessing it is something to do with fuel or electricity, rather than a mechanical problem. The engines are only 1 year old, and the boat is new -- I don't think I have the "ethanol gumming up your engines" problem as I don't believe this boat has ever seen anything other than E10 gasoline. Ideas?
-angus"