Maintenance
FLUSHING
SERVICE TIPS
OUTBOARD EXTERNAL FINISH
If desired, the outboard can be flushed after
each use on a trailer or at dockside while it is
vertical.
Your outboard’s upper and lower engine cov-
ers use molded-in color technology, provid-
ing a deep, durable gloss with maximum
ultraviolet (sunlight) protection.
The high gloss finish will show polish marks
when viewed closely in certain light condi-
tions. This glossing is NORMAL.
1)
Place the outboard in an area with good
drainage.
2)
3)
Connect garden hose to flushing port.
Turn on the water. It is not necessary to
run the engine for a good flushing.
Periodically, wash the entire boat and out-
board with soapy water and apply a coat of
automotive wax. Leave the engine cover in
place when washing the outboard.
NOTICE
When
trailering
your
out-
board, DO NOT cover the engine with
canvas—it will dull the finish of the out-
board’s engine covers.
SCRATCH REPAIR
4)
Leave the outboard in vertical position long Surface scratches on the upper and lower
enough to completely drain the power- engine covers can be polished out with buff-
head.
ing compound.
Treat affected areas using these steps:
NOTICE
1)
Sand the affected area with 800-grit sand-
paper.
If you cannot store the out-
board in the recommended vertical posi-
tion, be sure the cooling system is 2) Wet sand the area with 1200-grit sandpa-
drained completely. Never place the gear-
per.
case higher than the powerhead. Any 3) Using a composite material buffing com-
water remaining in the exhaust passages
can run into the cylinders and cause seri-
ous damage.
pound, polish the area, closely following
the product directions.
NOTICE
sional
scratches. Do not attempt to paint over
marks or scratches in the composite
material. See your Dealer to repair any
deep scratches or gouges.
Your Dealer has the profes-
materials
to
properly
repair
SUBMERGED OUTBOARD
If your outboard has been under water, have
it serviced immediately upon recovery. If
immediate service is unavailable, resub-
merge it in fresh water to avoid prolonged ex-
posure to the atmosphere.
HULL FINISH
After submersion, all boat and engine electri-
cal, fuel, and oiling systems must be inspect- The condition of your boat’s bottom affects
ed for signs of water intrusion. Your Dealer performance. Marine growth or bottom paint-
should perform this service.
ing may reduce speed and fuel efficiency.
For maximum performance, keep the boat’s
running surface clean by rinsing it with fresh
water and wiping it dry. Apply Evinrude anti-
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Evinrude Brand Manuals, Evinrude E-TEC Manual, Evinrude Outboard Manual |
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| Model Year | 2011 |
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