Evinrude E-TEC 200, Service Manual

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SAFETY
Outboard Fuel, Electrical System, and Safety
How Can Fire and Explosion Be Minimized?
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Read , understand , and follow manufacturer’s instructions
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Follow warnings marked “ ” closely.
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Do not substitute fuel or electrical systems parts with other parts which may look the same. Some
electrical parts, like starter motors, are of special design to prevent stray sparks outside their cases.
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Replace wires, sleeves, and boots which are cracked or torn or look in poor condition.
The electrical system begins
here at the battery...
...and ends here on the powerhead.
...and ends here at
the fuel injector.
The fuel system
starts here at the
fuel tank...
What is most important?
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Fuel leakage must be eliminated.
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Stray electric sparks must be avoided.
What could happen?
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When not boating , fuel leaking in car trunk or van, or place where portable tank is stored (base-
ment or cottage), could be ignited by any open flame or spark (furnace pilot light, etc.).
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When boating , fuel leaking under the engine cover could be ignited by a damaged or deteriorated
electrical part or loose wire connection making stray sparks.
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When mixing and refueling, always mix
gas and oil outside...
Always fill the tank
outside the boat
Fumes are hard to
control. They collect and
hide in the bottom of the
boat.
To avoid those
static electric
sparks, ground
(touch) the spout
against the tank.
If you use a funnel, it has to be
metal to ground the spout to
the tank.
Remember:
Do not use electrical devices
such as cellular phones in the
vicinity of a fuel leak or while
fueling.