96 40 HP Beeping

percyiii

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I have a 1996 Mercury 40hp Outboard motor. It doesn't seem to be using the mixing oil. It has started to beep intermittently at idle. How do I go about trouble shooting the Oil Tank;Resevoir oil trail.<br />Bill
 

Elmer Fudge

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Re: 96 40 HP Beeping

maybe the resevoir is clogged or it could be there is a kink somewhere in the oil lines.<br />Also check the float inside of the oil tank to see if it's stuck in its place or if the magnet came loose. If the float is not in place, go ahead and replace the sensor. <br />(bottom of the oil tank - remove the screw and retract the sensor.<br />It might be easier to replace the oil tank.
 
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