Meaning of VRO horn beeps?

[Nail Head]

I have a 1990 or 1991 (Model #TE60TELENE) 60HP Evinrude with VRO. The VRO beeps once each time I turn on the ignition. I think this means the electronic warning system is working ok.<br /><br />I need to know how to interpret the beeps so that if I have a problem I will know what the warning means.<br /><br />I bought the boat from an individual and did not get a manual or other engine information. It has operated fine until recently it has begun sounding one beep about each 45 seconds while it is running.<br /><br />I just now remembered replacing the voltage regulator a short time ago (before the beep began). Might this have caused the beep to start?<br /><br />Thanks, any help will be greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Nail Head

 

[Newell]

Re: Meaning of VRO horn beeps?

According to Clymers, "if the oil level in the tank drops below the 1/4 full point, the warning horn sounds for 1/2 second every 20 seconds.<br />1986 and later, a no oil warning sounds 1/2 second every second. If the power head exceeds 211 degrees F, the horn sounds continuosly".<br /><br />Newell

 

[Nail Head]

Re: Meaning of VRO horn beeps?

Thanks Newell, I'll recheck the oil level in the reservoir. I looked at it before I used it last Saturday and thought it was about 1/2 full.<br /><br />At least I now know what those beeps mean. I gotta keep this thing in good shape, my 2 grandsons like to fish too much for me to let it go down.<br /><br />Thanks and best regards to you,<br /><br />Nail Head