Using Your E-TEC Outboard
Move the shift lever to NEUTRAL. Refer to starter cord to rewind before releasing starter
Shifting and Speed Control (Tiller) - RL
and TL Models on page 30.
handle.
1
1
2
1.
Starter handle
1.
NEUTRAL
2. NEUTRAL
WARNING
If your outboard does not react normally to
this starting procedure or if it fails to start, re-
fer to Troubleshooting on page 54.
Always shift to NEUTRAL before start-
ing the outboard to prevent sudden
movement, which can cause
After Engine Starts
boat
injury.
Check the water pump indicator. A steady
stream of water indicates the water pump is
working. If a steady stream of water from the
water pump indicator is not visible, stop the
engine. Refer to Engine Overheating on
page 41.
Twist throttle grip to slowest idle position.
1
1.
Slowest idle position
DO NOT advance the throttle before start-up.
Engine Stopping
Advancing the throttle overrides the electron-
ic idle control system. After the engine starts, Twist the throttle grip to SHIFT position or
the engine management module (EMM) au-
tomatically increases idle speed slightly. Idle
speed will decrease as the engine warms up.
slower.
Move shift lever to NEUTRAL.
While seated, grasp the starter handle and
pull slowly until the starter engages, then pull
hard. Repeat, if needed, until outboard starts.
To prevent damage to starter assembly, allow
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Evinrude Brand Manuals, Evinrude E-TEC Manual, Evinrude Outboard Manual |
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| Tags | Evinrude 40 hp, Evinrude 50 hp, Evinrude 60 hp, Evinrude RT, Evinrude SL, Evinrude TL |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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