Using Your Evinrude E-TEC Outboard
ENGINE STARTING / STOPPING
(REMOTE ELECTRIC) - PL AND SL
MODELS
might tear away instead of activating the stop
switch.
Refer to the Routine Inspection Checklist
on page 50 for pre-launch checks before us-
ing your Evinrude E-TEC outboard.
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NOTICE
You MUST supply water to the
before attempting to start it.
Engine damage can occur quickly.
engine
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.
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Lanyard
Disconnecting the clip and lanyard will stop
the engine and prevent the boat from becom-
ing a runaway if the driver moves beyond the
range of the lanyard. If the lanyard is too long,
it can be shortened by knotting or looping it.
DO NOT cut and retie the lanyard.
WARNING
Avoid knocking or pulling the clip
off the stop switch during normal
boating. Avoid bumping the key if
operating without the clip on the
switch. The resulting unexpected
loss of forward motion can throw
occupants forward, causing injury.
1.
2.
3.
Clip
Emergency stop clip / key switch
Lanyard
Keep the lanyard free from obstruc-
tions and entanglements.
WARNING
At each outing, test the system’s
operation. With the engine running,
remove the clip from the switch by
pulling the lanyard. If the engine
does not stop running, see your
Dealer.
Always use the safety lanyard when
operating your boat to help prevent
a runaway boat and reduce the risk
of personal injury or death.
In an emergency situation, the engine can be
started without the clip in place. Follow the
normal starting procedure. Reinstall a clip as
soon as possible.
NOTICE
of all control and engine systems before
leaving the dock. DO NOT shift the engine
into FORWARD or REVERSE while it is
Carefully check the function
IMPORTANT: Your emergency stop switch shut off.
can be effective only when in good working
condition. At each outing, inspect clip and lan-
yard for cuts, breaks, or wear. Replace worn
or damaged parts.
If the following directions are not suitable for
your boat’s control, see your Dealer before
proceeding.
Snap the lanyard to a secure place on the op-
erator’s clothing or life vest — not where it
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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 PL, Evinrude RL, Evinrude SL, Evinrude TL |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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