My 2000 Yamaha 115HP 2 stroke went into safe mode

[pappastratos]

My 2000 Yamaha 115HP 2 stroke went into safe mode,,the motor oil tank was at the low level mark. NOT EMPTY. I actuacted the switch & filled the tank back up & we went on our way. Main tank has oil. It was getting low. Ran fine after that. What caused this ? What do I need to do to prevent from happening again ? Previous owner said it did it once for him. I have ran it for hours & hours w/o any problem.
#2. My alarm/buzzer has gone bad. just replace it ?



Modified by pappastratos at 7:33 AM 9/6/2011

[Rich Z]

Most likely clogged oil filter/screen on the main the main tank

[ChrisH]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Rich Z &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Most likely clogged oil filter/screen on the main the main tank
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[pappastratos]

where is the filter located ? Also, I was told that if the level gets less than 1/3 in the main tank, it quits filling up the small tank. I don't have the smart guages. Plus I noticed my alarm does not sound when tested.

[ChrisH]

http://www.boats.net/parts/sea....html

should be #6 on this diagram.