Using Your E-TEC Outboard
SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL
IMPORTANT: Carefully check the function of
all control and engine systems before leaving
the dock. DO NOT shift the outboard into
FORWARD or REVERSE while it is shut OFF.
1
Shifting
With engine running, twist the throttle grip to
SHIFT or slower.
2
Move the shift lever briskly and decisively to
FORWARD or REVERSE.
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1.
2.
Decrease speed
Increase speed
Fuel Economy
2
3
Fuel economy can vary depending on boat
load, hull design, and throttle setting. When
boat reaches top speed, throttle back from
FULL SPEED to a lower throttle setting. You
will save fuel with a minimal loss of speed.
1
TILTING
1.
2.
3.
Shift lever
FORWARD
REVERSE
IMPORTANT: Use the tilt grip to tilt your out-
board. Do not use the tiller handle as a lever.
Tilt UP
WARNING
Move tilt/run lever to TILT position.
Do
not
operate
the
outboard
in
REVERSE with the tilt/run lever in TILT.
The outboard may tilt out of the water,
resulting in loss of control.
IMPORTANT: When shifting from FOR-
WARD to REVERSE or from REVERSE to
FORWARD, pause at NEUTRAL until the en-
gine is at idle speed and the boat has slowed.
Speed Control
1
With the outboard running, twist throttle grip:
•
•
Clockwise to decrease speed; or
Counterclockwise to increase speed.
1.
TILT position
Twist throttle grip to slowest idle position.
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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 65 hp, Evinrude Commercial, Evinrude WRL, Evinrude WRY |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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| Publisher | evinrude.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Evinrude Outboard Motors |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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