BRP Evinrude E-TEC, Manual

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Safety
Marine Products and the Safety of People Who Use Them
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If electrical parts are replaced or even removed from the outboard, check the following:
Wire and high voltage lead routing
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As shown in service manual
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Away from moving parts which could cut wires or wire insulation
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Away from engine cover latches which can catch and cut insulation from high voltage spark plug leads
Sleeves, boots, shields
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In position (to avoid shock hazard)
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Not torn or cracked
Metal Clamps – Tie Straps
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Position as shown in manual
Screws, Nuts, Washers
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Tighten firmly–these keep
clamps in position and ends
of wires from sparking
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Where lock washers are
called for, use them
Spark Plug Boots
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Not torn or cracked
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Fully pushed onto spark
plug
Spark Plugs
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Avoid rough handling that
could crack ceramic part of
plug. (Sparks may jump
across outside of plug.)
All Connections
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Clean
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Tight
(Prevents sparks)
Electric Cable
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Not rubbing on sharp objects
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Enough slack to allow full turn-
ing without pull loads on cable
(prevents sparks)
Batteries
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Secure in approved battery
box or battery tray
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Battery terminals insulated
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No strain on cables
In transom area: