Using Your E-TEC Outboard
OPERATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
DANGER
ENGINE STARTING
Refer to the Routine Inspection Checklist
on page 33 for pre-launch checks before us-
ing your Evinrude E-TEC outboard.
DO NOT run the engine indoors or
without adequate ventilation or per-
mit exhaust fumes to accumulate in
confined areas. Engine exhaust con-
tains carbon monoxide which, if
inhaled, can cause serious brain
damage or death.
You MUST supply water to the engine before
attempting to start it. Engine damage can oc-
cur quickly.
Be sure the water intake screens are below
the water surface.
Connect the clip to the emergency stop/key
switch. Snap the lanyard to a secure place on
the operator’s clothing or life vest — not
where it might tear away instead of activating
the stop switch.
Contact with a rotating propeller is
likely to result in serious injury or
death. Assure the engine and prop
area is clear of people and objects
before starting engine or operating
boat. Do not allow anyone near a
propeller, even when the engine is
off. Blades can be sharp and the
propeller can continue to turn even
after the engine is off. Always shut
off the engine when near people in
the water.
WARNING
The engine cover is a machinery
guard. DO NOT operate your out-
board with the cover off unless you
are performing maintenance or
1. Clip
2.
3.
Emergency stop clip / key switch
Lanyard
emergency starting, and then be IMPORTANT: In an emergency situation, the
careful to keep hands, hair, and engine will start and run without the clip con-
clothing clear of all moving parts. nected to the key switch. The operator
should always use the clip and lanyard
Contact with moving parts could
anytime the engine is running. Refer to
cause injury.
Emergency Stop/Key Switch on page 22.
Always shut off the outboard when your
boat is near people who are in the water.
DANGER
Always use the safety lanyard when
Be familiar with the waters you are oper-
operating your boat to help prevent
ating in. The gearcase of this outboard
a runaway boat and reduce the risk
extends below the water surface and
of personal injury or death.
could potentially come in contact with
underwater obstructions. Contact with
IMPORTANT: Carefully check the function of
underwater obstructions may result in
all control and engine systems before leaving
loss of control and personal injury.
the dock.
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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 200 hp, Evinrude 225 hp, Evinrude 250 hp, Evinrude 3.3 Liter, Evinrude 3.4 Liter, Evinrude 300 hp, Evinrude 90, Evinrude CX, Evinrude CZ, Evinrude HSL, Evinrude HVL, Evinrude HX, Evinrude PL, Evinrude PX, Evinrude PZ |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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| Publisher | evinrude.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Evinrude Outboard Motors |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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