Eventide E-TEC 115 H.P., Operator'S Manual

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Installation
Installing the Outboard
IMPORTANT: Follow all directions carefully.
The outboard’s warranty will not cover prod-
uct damage or failure that results from incor-
rect outboard installation.
Refer to Priming the Oil System on page 17.
Boat-Mounted Fuel Filters
Boat-mounted fuel filters and water-separat-
ing fuel filter assemblies must meet the follow-
ing requirements:
• Fuel flow – 0.4 in. Hg maximum pressure
drop at 20 gph (76 l/hr) flow.
• Filter area – 150 in.
2
(1290 cm
2
) of filter
area.
The filter must be mounted to a rigid surface
above the full level of the fuel tank and acces-
sible for servicing.
Fuel Filter Assembly, P/N 174176, meets all
requirements for a water-separating fuel filter.
If equipped, replace the boat-mounted fuel fil-
ter annually. See your dealer for replacement
Fuel Filter (25 micron), P/N 502905.
Battery
Requirements
• 12-volt, heavy-duty, designated for "marine"
use;
• Vented/refillable or maintenance-free; and
• Rated according to the minimum require-
ments in Specifications on page 69.
Deep-cycle batteries are suitable IF they
meet or exceed the minimum CCA require-
ments.
Ask your Dealer about your outboard’s re-
quirements before installing longer battery ca-
bles or a battery switch.
Installation
If you have marine battery posts, install each
main cable on the clamp adapter with a star-
washer below it. Install all wires from acces-
sories on the threaded portion of the post.
If you have automotive battery posts, place a
starwasher on the clamp adapter first, then
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WARNING
The outboard must be correctly installed.
Failure to correctly install the outboard
could result in serious injury, death or
property damage. We strongly recom-
mend that your Dealer install your out-
board to ensure proper installation.
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WARNING
Read and understand the safety informa-
tion supplied with your battery BEFORE
you begin installation.
NOTICE
Make sure all components are clean and
free of corrosion. Connect the RED (+)
cable to the positive (+) battery post first.
Connect the BLACK (–) cable to the neg-
ative (–) battery post last.
NOTICE
DO NOT use wing nuts on battery con-
nections even if they came with the bat-
tery. Wing nuts can loosen and cause
errant warning signals or electrical sys-
tem damage.
1. Main cable
2. Starwasher
3. Accessory wires DR6495
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