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Maintenance
SERVICE TIPS
FLUSHING
If desired, the outboard can be flushed after
each use on a trailer or at dockside while it is
vertical.
1) Place the outboard in an area with good
drainage.
2) Connect garden hose to flushing port.
3) Turn on the water. It is not necessary to
run the engine for a good flushing.
4) Leave the outboard in vertical position long
enough to completely drain the power-
head.
If you cannot store the out-
board in the recommended vertical posi-
tion, be sure the cooling system is
drained completely. Never place the gear-
case higher than the powerhead. Any
water remaining in the exhaust passages
can run into the cylinders and cause seri-
ous damage.
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.
After submersion, all boat and engine electri-
cal, fuel, and oiling systems must be inspect-
ed for signs of water intrusion. Your Dealer
should perform this service.
OUTBOARD EXTERNAL FINISH
SCRATCH REPAIR
HULL FINISH
The condition of your boat’s bottom affects
performance. Marine growth or bottom paint-
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-
NOTICE
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.
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.
When trailering your out-
board, DO NOT cover the engine with
canvas—it will dull the finish of the out-
board’s engine covers.
Surface scratches on the upper and lower
engine covers can be polished out with buff-
ing compound.
Treat affected areas using these steps:
1) Sand the affected area with 800-grit sand-
paper.
2) Wet sand the area with 1200-grit sandpa-
per.
3) Using a composite material buffing com-
pound, polish the area, closely following
the product directions.
Your Dealer has the profes-
sional materials to properly repair
scratches. Do not attempt to paint over
marks or scratches in the composite
material. See your Dealer to repair any
deep scratches or gouges.
NOTICE
NOTICE