Maintenance
STORAGE
DANGER
If the outboard is laid down for transportation
or storage, the oiling system must be primed
before reusing the outboard. Refer to Prim-
ing the Oil System on page 20. Then per-
DO NOT run the engine indoors or
without adequate ventilation or per-
mit exhaust fumes to accumulate in
confined areas. Engine exhaust form Long-Term Storage (Winterization) to
contains carbon monoxide which, if
inhaled, can cause serious brain
damage or death.
prime the oiling system.
LONG-TERM STORAGE
You must protect against natural environmen- (WINTERIZATION)
tal conditions that can be damaging to an out-
board. Your warranty does not cover engine
WARNING
failure caused by these conditions.
Outboard must be in NEUTRAL
performing winterization.
NOTICE
before
Temperature
and
humidity
changes during storage period can cause
corrosion of internal engine components.
Starting outboard in gear can cause
personal injury.
If winterizing on a trailer, the propel-
Winterization prepares your outboard for
long-term off-season storage. During winter- ler must be removed before per-
to
used to coat internal engine components. Re- remove propeller can cause per-
ization, the engine is “fogged” and extra oil is
forming
procedure.
Failure
fer to Long-Term Storage (Winterization)
on page 56.
sonal injury or death.
Stabilize the fuel supply. Fuel remaining in
NOTICE
your fuel tank can oxidize, resulting in loss of
octane and fuel system deposits.
The Long-Term Storage (WIN-
TERIZATION) procedure can be used to
prime the oiling system.
Use Evinrude/Johnson 2+4 Fuel Conditioner
to prevent gum and varnish deposits from Winterization prepares your outboard for
forming in fuel system components. Refer to long-term off-season storage. During winter-
Operation on page 24.
ization, the engine is “fogged” and extra oil is
used to coat internal engine components.
WARNING
Winterization requires a specific process of
steps.
Closely follow the applicable winterization
procedure for your outboard:
Prevent injury from moving engine
components. Before starting the
outboard:
•
Remote control
•
•
Shift it to NEUTRAL.
Keep hands, clothes, and hair clear of • Remote control with foot throttle
• Tiller control
powerhead.
If you are unsure which procedure is right for
you, contact your Dealer for assistance.
•
Remove the propeller.
You can confirm your outboard enters winter-
ization mode when the engine runs at fast idle
and:
Store fuel tanks in a well-ventilated
area, away from heat and open
flame. Prevent escape of liquid or
vapors which could accidentally
ignite. Close filler cap vent screws
(if equipped) and be sure any dis-
connected fuel hoses do not drip.
•
The SystemCheck gauge lights flash (if
equipped).
•
The I-Command gauge displays winteriza-
tion message (if equipped).
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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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