Using Your E-TEC Outboard
HIGH ALTITUDE
UNDER TOW
Your outboard’s EMM will automatically com- Should you require a tow from another boat:
pensate for changes in altitude. However, if
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Shift your engine to NEUTRAL;
Tilt its gearcase out of the water;
Off-load all persons into another boat; and
Keep speed slower than planing speed.
you boat above 3000 ft. (900 m), you will ex-
perience a slight loss of power due to reduced
air density.
If your engine drops below the recommended
RPM operating range at full throttle, have your
Dealer select a lower pitch propeller.
FUSE
If you return to sea level, have your Dealer in-
stall the original propeller and verify correct
RPM operating range.
A blown fuse will not allow the engine to
crank. Replace it with a fuse of the same rat-
ing. A spare fuse is provided.
Repeated fuse failures indicate a potentially
serious problem. Do not replace it with higher
rated fuse; see your Dealer for service.
FREEZING WEATHER
IMPORTANT: When operating in conditions
under 32°F (0°C), Evinrude/Johnson XD100
oil must be used.
Fuse Replacement
During operation in freezing weather, keep
the gearcase submerged at all times.
IMPORTANT: Use only fuses of the same rat-
Upon removing your outboard from the water, ing. Your Evinrude E-TEC outboard uses 10-
leave it in a vertical position until its cooling amp fuses.
system is drained. Store the outboard verti-
cally.
Remove engine cover. Install spare fuse in
place of failed fuse.
If the outboard’s gearcase is equipped with an
integral speedometer pickup, all water must
be cleared from the hose to prevent gearcase
damage. Refer to Storage on page 36.
WARNING
1
Water remaining in the gearcase, cool-
ing system or other components can
freeze, causing serious engine dam-
age.
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SHALLOW WATER
Gearcase damage can occur if the gearcase
is allowed to drag on the waterway bottom.
Use caution when operating in shallow water. IMPORTANT: Failure to install cover securely
1.
2.
Fuse
Spare fuse
may cause electrical problems.
IMPORTANT: Impact damage is NOT cov-
ered by the outboard warranty.
DUAL OUTBOARD OPERATION
When in reverse above slow speed, be sure
both outboards are running, even if one is in
NEUTRAL.
If it is necessary to return to harbor with one
outboard not running, tilt the inoperative out-
board high enough to keep its propeller out of
the water.
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Evinrude Brand Manuals, Evinrude E-TEC Manual, Evinrude Outboard Manual |
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| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual. Marine Operator's Engine Guide. |
| Tags | Evinrude 40 hp, Evinrude 50 hp, Evinrude 60 hp, Evinrude PL |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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| Publisher | evinrude.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Evinrude Outboard Motors |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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