"The high pitch beep tells you
"The high pitch beep tells you that the warning horn is operational.
(VRO Horn Warnings)
(J. Reeves)
1 - A steady constant beep = Overheating - The V/6 engines, possibly some others, have a fuel restriction warning which is also a steady constant beep.
2 - A beep every 20 or 40 seconds = oil level has dropped to 1/4 tank. (Late model engine = Every 40 seconds)
3 - A beep every other second = VRO failure, air leak in oil line, oil restriction, (anything that would result in a lack of oil being supplied to the engine).
NOTE - If the warning horn is the black plastic (overpriced) three wire type horn, the warning horn should beep once when the ignition key is turned to the ON position. If it does not, it is either faulty or someone has disconnected it (a stupid move!). At any rate, if it does not beep which indicates that the horn is non functional, find out why and do not run the engine until the problem is corrected.
When time permits, visit my store at:
http://stores.ebay.com/Evinrude-Johnson-Outboard-Parts-etc?refid=store
Make sure the battery is good and fully charged.
Remove and clean "all" cable connections at the battery, starter solenoid, starter, and the ground (black) cable.
The engine must be in neutral for the starter circuit to be complete.
The engine does not need to be in the water to test the spark, BUT...... Remove all spark plugs before checking the spark which should jump a 7/16" gap with a strong blue spark."
